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 1182301 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1182422 epoch_slot_no: 16022 block_no: 1182245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2018-06-24 14:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6add1bedb4d10493a25b2e72fcf0d930ece1a1d93d9c912f37ce0f37e7fc0faeBlock Operator
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