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 1180475 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1180596 epoch_slot_no: 14196 block_no: 1180419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1434 time: 2018-06-24 04:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36120ce7d6f5cedbe4aeae6c5bbd358513f2a8d0e6a8948657e5972dda9bdb6bBlock Operator
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