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 1184150 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1184271 epoch_slot_no: 17871 block_no: 1184094 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-25 01:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0c0e11ddec99168fe7672d253be2892c7fa43ce2a9edd52e66dca034e24139fBlock Operator
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