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 1186096 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1186217 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 1186040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2018-06-25 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e8a94bc32e9319e50611c8d8392403a8657b393222d5795ddb3b602ffc9c20eBlock Operator
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