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 1175971 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1176092 epoch_slot_no: 9692 block_no: 1175915 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1663 time: 2018-06-23 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17b19d1c81f8f1a2ca34545bb9e1671ddb8e55fd20e22daa66def037e78c62a0Block Operator
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