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 1178539 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1178660 epoch_slot_no: 12260 block_no: 1178483 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-06-23 17:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e8f62c20da7f3d95a7dd7fa19ece66a10af04bf281462c2f3c5bf0836aa399dBlock Operator
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