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 1183415 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1183536 epoch_slot_no: 17136 block_no: 1183359 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1409 time: 2018-06-24 20:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd31d66a7e37bbed526b9c45f2e02c0898b072c105087a34e56e85ac8587a10e3Block Operator
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