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 1183884 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1184005 epoch_slot_no: 17605 block_no: 1183828 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-24 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf3f82f848a414d38d452b90a9e6192e9f0b210cbbcfa52385abaeb7f87f18fcBlock Operator
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