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 1176871 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1176992 epoch_slot_no: 10592 block_no: 1176815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-06-23 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad73257a3713762e3f0cb59c3f23b16cd64b9660b8c15ae425620709e8a55d63Block Operator
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