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 1178288 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1178409 epoch_slot_no: 12009 block_no: 1178232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1276 time: 2018-06-23 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea1b09eb40b22d174020fdb72891d1cf0e8c57b6fa4d152f12174f0ffb0858d4Block Operator
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