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 1171756 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1171877 epoch_slot_no: 5477 block_no: 1171700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2018-06-22 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e2157af03f11dca3c0cd18a89bb0c1078995e10496cc9652b79a4bdc039baf2Block Operator
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