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 1178160 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1178281 epoch_slot_no: 11881 block_no: 1178104 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1741 time: 2018-06-23 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9acb600f4b9276822f55d855e2e50e34a3dd32a3eaccdfb6ab3f5c07fcdc98feBlock Operator
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