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 1185733 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1185854 epoch_slot_no: 19454 block_no: 1185677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-25 09:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09479e341031d3cae644c38af4f42a166f7de7676c4a362ef8c9b33ed19d6758Block Operator
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