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 1182693 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1182814 epoch_slot_no: 16414 block_no: 1182637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2018-06-24 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f06d3a0db7e32f1cdfb6d74b7a4fe86002e83b56201b2bda4182b1ecd92f33fBlock Operator
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