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 1186541 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1186663 epoch_slot_no: 20263 block_no: 1186485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-25 14:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9f158f47452b220564c71bd9df4a0a205b08c6bd69320a58abac46e2f275329Block Operator
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