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 1176346 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1176467 epoch_slot_no: 10067 block_no: 1176290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-06-23 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f36943fc1134d801f7302a0b20ffa2b2aaa424f4670234609b6aff1e718dd31Block Operator
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