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 1179316 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1179437 epoch_slot_no: 13037 block_no: 1179260 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1613 time: 2018-06-23 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47e119fb791369ddad21d779f5b5918ef949e4870b14c2bc02c8540ce23add7eBlock Operator
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