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 1184693 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1184814 epoch_slot_no: 18414 block_no: 1184637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-06-25 04:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a71790b9cd08c02fd405bac6aeb3a259d7b1862ae71895f4edf1337f22c1e8bBlock Operator
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