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 1176973 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1177094 epoch_slot_no: 10694 block_no: 1176917 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 912 time: 2018-06-23 09:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x847bb9d9ebcb29184ec6d85b06cea4e0b3f7c5fcbe63ce1d6941d252cc22e84cBlock Operator
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