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 1177921 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1178042 epoch_slot_no: 11642 block_no: 1177865 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2018-06-23 14:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69813c09efd11ed0b71bc2a60835e8a43928ad9bb62e2a048c7ebf96b8128c9dBlock Operator
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