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 117180 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 117204 epoch_slot_no: 9204 block_no: 117173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-10-21 00:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7b15cad24847685777fbe83b2e1c63b9fd19f24269f4b1dadf14cdd316fabbBlock Operator
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