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 1183967 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1184088 epoch_slot_no: 17688 block_no: 1183911 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1473 time: 2018-06-25 00:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefc50ee8e12e2e64c9b4b739f1ff20d2864f833d108720ddc44ce6e9c1fa0711Block Operator
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