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 1178205 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1178326 epoch_slot_no: 11926 block_no: 1178149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2101 time: 2018-06-23 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc700e400567450bdd6853537327710b308893eb4f99325fd25a12083f7b4c9fdBlock Operator
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