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 1178746 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1178867 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 1178690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-23 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1394b5ffbf2e98a224e1e20adc3c96460ae0069a60261e7abe2aad57ae0c6cdaBlock Operator
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