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 1186933 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1187055 epoch_slot_no: 20655 block_no: 1186877 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-25 16:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea4be6ea7b37990239fe45390f96d8d3eb31db87c9943b7731055981b8529a82Block Operator
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