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 1183258 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1183379 epoch_slot_no: 16979 block_no: 1183202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-06-24 20:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f76a36c8f29fc1fdd3f48e904a405952b7f8633d3bcb1ee963e9cb815a24c2dBlock Operator
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