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 1175896 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1176017 epoch_slot_no: 9617 block_no: 1175840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1555 time: 2018-06-23 03:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x945e46e9bd3a7ec8c086741981f7f5ce619f964bc5334cfc63be741bec59b74aBlock Operator
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