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 1186769 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1186891 epoch_slot_no: 20491 block_no: 1186713 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-25 15:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4abb629b474673eee4bca883b19bd0c99c2a9fe997ca022f852f1d0d33bb6cbBlock Operator
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