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 1184847 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1184968 epoch_slot_no: 18568 block_no: 1184791 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1565 time: 2018-06-25 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7da733ca33209346974bf59976eb9b14e4f4a8e4c4ef9c9e0dc62b6f7bf3b731Block Operator
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