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 1180198 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1180319 epoch_slot_no: 13919 block_no: 1180142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-24 03:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7242be04646e0760cb47119f3a426c8234c7600f24f817ca68ebeb9e0e612cfeBlock Operator
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