A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1199397 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199520 epoch_slot_no: 11520 block_no: 1199340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-28 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9480ab65e6e58244225a8aa11f32e5cd21aa9b8a35d771d5d19097630ae1349dBlock Operator
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