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 1184850 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1184971 epoch_slot_no: 18571 block_no: 1184794 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1551 time: 2018-06-25 04:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe04db0e5da47a7af7c79d74ae32b9d4241683b8120e0794318a2267737293a43Block Operator
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