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 1186591 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1186713 epoch_slot_no: 20313 block_no: 1186535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-25 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6dd7038490f75501ada14c128d1ae5022dfb669bb07fd703a23cea1c7e1a248Block Operator
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