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 1180935 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1181056 epoch_slot_no: 14656 block_no: 1180879 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-06-24 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2c509239b0af92ba3a51b469b89e50b393a78824b7fbe65eddaf0a26dc69df3Block Operator
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