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 1176239 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1176360 epoch_slot_no: 9960 block_no: 1176183 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-23 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f4559e649ccbf76d63221c99ce781c340040001a1fe90e9980cd02f0862466aBlock Operator
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