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 1187476 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1187598 epoch_slot_no: 21198 block_no: 1187420 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-25 19:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bdfa24ff971e44ae1e58ca9e3a61b800f26e234aab79cd1d716b007ec3428a7Block Operator
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