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 1174076 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1174197 epoch_slot_no: 7797 block_no: 1174020 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1409 time: 2018-06-22 17:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1c227e45bb22064eaf8941b1938287d6e2d4a57f0b868f07e33fe0cd7bb886dBlock Operator
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