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 1181287 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1181408 epoch_slot_no: 15008 block_no: 1181231 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1483 time: 2018-06-24 09:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd3f1b6b4eedd3d7cd5ec6e7cf3412960a5605da77da5ad1663c872e6b85c74cBlock Operator
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