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 1179709 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1179830 epoch_slot_no: 13430 block_no: 1179653 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1262 time: 2018-06-24 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7da727d86dd2267ddae76d4d72347f0f47ff2965d088c8711399fc3cf9ea031cBlock Operator
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