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 1199924 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1200047 epoch_slot_no: 12047 block_no: 1199867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1291 time: 2018-06-28 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06c83f27660a918e3c8fb0fc39cc04b7f3cd8bfdeaa5c475dc603246467dc9abBlock Operator
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