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 1183291 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1183412 epoch_slot_no: 17012 block_no: 1183235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1081 time: 2018-06-24 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3726425f3f343f98c89cdbdb7e3f36a223d969e2ebdd633d351dd451c306960aBlock Operator
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