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 1170372 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1170493 epoch_slot_no: 4093 block_no: 1170316 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1562 time: 2018-06-21 20:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c7361d2347d9dc46198c4ee67f22f761ad9f3033778bdf1379c4b98b5502410Block Operator
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