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 1172372 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1172493 epoch_slot_no: 6093 block_no: 1172316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-06-22 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6004c7881e1e9f6d7ef202d143c1097e1195d2b2348210c2e1db36d4e8312b43Block Operator
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