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 1177941 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1178062 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 1177885 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-23 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e10c4c1146257cf295b91a1404971ba8887c709ebcb4d2bb155115fbdd4b10eBlock Operator
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