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 1182157 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1182278 epoch_slot_no: 15878 block_no: 1182101 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-06-24 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72becd308f16e0d5fd87da9d52a5e3a8a232af797d7e3bc3d9bc317434d93216Block Operator
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