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 1199579 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1199702 epoch_slot_no: 11702 block_no: 1199522 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1459 time: 2018-06-28 14:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8163fcc33526fc4e8f85fbe6c4ce51719d14246c94784e6616437b403e4a27a2Block Operator
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