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 1185009 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1185130 epoch_slot_no: 18730 block_no: 1184953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-25 05:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f4fdf3f223465d9913a07b8ec38b5c58bbd7771fec05b442513a2759c4d2448Block Operator
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