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 1179904 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1180025 epoch_slot_no: 13625 block_no: 1179848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2018-06-24 01:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaced5d68a693e384f3799c24b4b4777e6a9f4609cc1ac1e0557b796adbbae091Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: