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 1182141 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1182262 epoch_slot_no: 15862 block_no: 1182085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-06-24 13:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9a38f8de90e1e11df9bd8ca468fdfd4821720da924ea1814a53737221fd33edBlock Operator
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