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 1199611 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199734 epoch_slot_no: 11734 block_no: 1199554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1190 time: 2018-06-28 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5b3513bf8a2aa6f626a94a8a6c4f0072d520f94dc5f1b6604dcb31d6e0c7bb2Block Operator
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