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 1181113 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1181234 epoch_slot_no: 14834 block_no: 1181057 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-06-24 08:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc73a84a4d5c4beddcce202155e578c79be4cea2f4faef121e31d019c01a4b03eBlock Operator
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