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 1176496 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1176617 epoch_slot_no: 10217 block_no: 1176440 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2201 time: 2018-06-23 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x359751cf2f6cc58414d58f16f05b64acddc83646e015a787aeec5c2a2ff9cd65Block Operator
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