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 1182804 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1182925 epoch_slot_no: 16525 block_no: 1182748 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-06-24 17:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70fa9e9955ca8a0a6ef095ca6962dc40a10729e075c99be7f0a0baddb759e25fBlock Operator
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