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 1181761 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1181882 epoch_slot_no: 15482 block_no: 1181705 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2696 time: 2018-06-24 11:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc285bde1b1014609fd79510b187cd3a659128201ae2d5928ed92145d831c62e5Block Operator
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