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 1176251 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1176372 epoch_slot_no: 9972 block_no: 1176195 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1930 time: 2018-06-23 05:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4420499360a8c199f17e742872f3993b9f4c2e7cef482aed22f473fa6e776dc5Block Operator
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