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 1179817 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1179938 epoch_slot_no: 13538 block_no: 1179761 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2018-06-24 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdf0caae060fb5a53736f1e11e2913e155f49ba8f4142a08571830ee859d86caBlock Operator
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