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 1181540 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1181661 epoch_slot_no: 15261 block_no: 1181484 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1241 time: 2018-06-24 10:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b5b8dea78b055d6dcda3ef3a2dbfd21d2b84fe6b777e2253324c78c7927d594Block Operator
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