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 185571 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 185593 epoch_slot_no: 12793 block_no: 185561 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-05 20:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x823c3631a877673c2ff12f00067a8a61fb383ee17f196b856654dafcd6a78286Block Operator
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