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 1185401 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1185522 epoch_slot_no: 19122 block_no: 1185345 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-25 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa826538647c36a5ee75b8e6bfd6774bb4a992d54aa7a4abea78a175c588d2a0aBlock Operator
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