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 1182676 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1182797 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 1182620 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2852 time: 2018-06-24 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffc53eef9beeeb3e7931b2b458a57e3453d56751b3a2245311975cdbfe4dc9d6Block Operator
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