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 1181753 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1181874 epoch_slot_no: 15474 block_no: 1181697 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-06-24 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12a51f6c4f28766960038aafd726041d63913cf378780411ccf58b9f706827b0Block Operator
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