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 1176978 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1177099 epoch_slot_no: 10699 block_no: 1176922 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-06-23 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc68c82eb85d26385816124b0dc3e7c4c92dbc550e37697d7c36be23eadeaed8dBlock Operator
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