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 1181331 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1181452 epoch_slot_no: 15052 block_no: 1181275 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-06-24 09:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87ef4cdf38859173c1bbeda367cde115e1f3a45b07a2abc38f22f0a664b89cb8Block Operator
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