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 1184497 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1184618 epoch_slot_no: 18218 block_no: 1184441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1573 time: 2018-06-25 02:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x626f7c0de7d02e88d1642a3d8b68564e6af1e8511a94a8374db13fe99f56c85fBlock Operator
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