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 1177366 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1177487 epoch_slot_no: 11087 block_no: 1177310 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1831 time: 2018-06-23 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbe71438920123a812489e22d0b36bc8e8ea2e64f9fec50cdb256813007e3d1bBlock Operator
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