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 1186410 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1186532 epoch_slot_no: 20132 block_no: 1186354 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1480 time: 2018-06-25 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24491f0a613d500b9684c36163b361fd9a9d5b30dd8c26d1d8b8d661df9a0a20Block Operator
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