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 1177947 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1178068 epoch_slot_no: 11668 block_no: 1177891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-06-23 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92ba06e211f0c6a74bd3541e2579302baec0c6eb04cb66ed59ab4ed53df03363Block Operator
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