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 1183366 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1183487 epoch_slot_no: 17087 block_no: 1183310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2054 time: 2018-06-24 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60b09bd88c6cd8ad143d8dbf01c2ce7a4f3191312111776c2081cbadf82e39b6Block Operator
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