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 1177350 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1177471 epoch_slot_no: 11071 block_no: 1177294 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2018-06-23 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x166a19be0d00d73343ed4cef97cf48b1dcbd6a7febf9fff1611c3acccb2896c0Block Operator
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