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 1180527 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1180648 epoch_slot_no: 14248 block_no: 1180471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1692 time: 2018-06-24 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc29cdf660f93648f601b2cbf2dd123b5d6ec0a46e3b10b2a4d534f75e656d1c4Block Operator
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