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 1184991 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1185112 epoch_slot_no: 18712 block_no: 1184935 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-06-25 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31630aa04c1f5c7072785e0d0da47bb42009de8d8d9d5783e95f4436dbf4d9e5Block Operator
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