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 1182810 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1182931 epoch_slot_no: 16531 block_no: 1182754 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2775 time: 2018-06-24 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d0522a7ce33977f4735cc985536a75581008225612510d06a16ab1944272f2dBlock Operator
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