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 1178387 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1178508 epoch_slot_no: 12108 block_no: 1178331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1366 time: 2018-06-23 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bba4398546b0c22cb92886ccd204528236b6cbda751e9bb379aaf1525012388Block Operator
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