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 1176549 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1176670 epoch_slot_no: 10270 block_no: 1176493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-06-23 06:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8053d5a17ab92d0f1f654672c1ad1cbf90175cba1d1b9cde1d6acaca6fd5de02Block Operator
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