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 1186859 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1186981 epoch_slot_no: 20581 block_no: 1186803 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1652 time: 2018-06-25 16:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf227719ee6d1f53d1538c3a1322703aece95c7f9f990d9e21d37c86add1da243Block Operator
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