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 1183396 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1183517 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 1183340 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2069 time: 2018-06-24 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79df17a68e662b8c5337a17c1525a6fdf9424ec7faec89d782cbcc5ae1c0d694Block Operator
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