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 1176931 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1177052 epoch_slot_no: 10652 block_no: 1176875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-06-23 08:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeea604289b580e93541e0ecb3e804530739b7feee91ef89e37c6c09ab09320beBlock Operator
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