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 1184701 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1184822 epoch_slot_no: 18422 block_no: 1184645 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2101 time: 2018-06-25 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x206ba5b984698399fb5f8b4b6ed68d48c51d955402ab76f2f83a13784963d0a6Block Operator
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