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 185576 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 185598 epoch_slot_no: 12798 block_no: 185566 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-05 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b6c7360423de10c4552d0902a4d748c2d064e1ab2868b537fed35d7ccb988dBlock Operator
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