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 1176123 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1176244 epoch_slot_no: 9844 block_no: 1176067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-23 04:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22652321af98aee8df50bd5ef7a6d4ece5cfe42b7b39a563d193f90d1259c4f8Block Operator
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