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 1181777 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1181898 epoch_slot_no: 15498 block_no: 1181721 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1960 time: 2018-06-24 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7df9a03a68aba38a16c1947928f867e7bbd9b89d0488eed9eff0ee2847e2a0b1Block Operator
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