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 1186196 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1186317 epoch_slot_no: 19917 block_no: 1186140 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-25 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x408378e083719531bf8a5fb1f81d56d6abfda824a74a4943ac087dfc1c2055c4Block Operator
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