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 1178073 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1178194 epoch_slot_no: 11794 block_no: 1178017 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1547 time: 2018-06-23 15:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb4b12e1d69329b23662f0217056c49b93065625d9d71d323c8cb79cabc06a70Block Operator
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