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 1180696 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1180817 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 1180640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2239 time: 2018-06-24 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62bec3488cba3b5cb8d39b297d8c590710a416f4e6ca42f9f884b02d74415032Block Operator
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