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 1185735 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1185856 epoch_slot_no: 19456 block_no: 1185679 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-06-25 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb07a8084a1e8910adadfe2ecd1b9b79227e98340773eba4d1f991e1942b2ab1Block Operator
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