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 1199748 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199871 epoch_slot_no: 11871 block_no: 1199691 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2018-06-28 15:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf530b87d51a6ef2c004cc7c727bbb0b85161b05ad2228507d142758b8a4e680Block Operator
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