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 1178292 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1178413 epoch_slot_no: 12013 block_no: 1178236 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-06-23 16:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x634a9cd7ab9e194d8fe90ae635c843edfcd9e223e8c7b64a50136689fe66182dBlock Operator
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