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 1182525 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1182646 epoch_slot_no: 16246 block_no: 1182469 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1447 time: 2018-06-24 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x434275c00b43b0a11df572e7d2c4a8346a1a94e8efad66b6b2c81d72f6aaabc8Block Operator
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