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 1199710 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199833 epoch_slot_no: 11833 block_no: 1199653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1108 time: 2018-06-28 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ca8fba62fc325086cd09a02a85e11a8542d29a96565b7a2e35a62da77003562Block Operator
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