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 1181588 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1181709 epoch_slot_no: 15309 block_no: 1181532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2018-06-24 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x918e81ca97f1b8b8f73445a4fc14423c50f4c60098abb1edbf7f233988f32d75Block Operator
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