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 1199459 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1199582 epoch_slot_no: 11582 block_no: 1199402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1545 time: 2018-06-28 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ef781b6937406a07619f20fed603dd1e7d1c6be6c17668eba80bfb7e07dff1bBlock Operator
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