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 1176181 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1176302 epoch_slot_no: 9902 block_no: 1176125 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1294 time: 2018-06-23 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b8e340c9a0bd645b3909fe2a70a940c0b92d0b9a4a62ab2035973a7e5d6794fBlock Operator
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