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 1182180 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1182301 epoch_slot_no: 15901 block_no: 1182124 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2018-06-24 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ffedbe1b3f268e71e9b032dc7adf93996d4749eaf69e95be2b807cf27dac982Block Operator
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