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 1176680 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1176801 epoch_slot_no: 10401 block_no: 1176624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1750 time: 2018-06-23 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f8b769dde0e609770ba6a4757548a4f1b04ccabc01f7149e083f9a30cedaf5aBlock Operator
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