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 1172409 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1172530 epoch_slot_no: 6130 block_no: 1172353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3273 time: 2018-06-22 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x391d086a85a8323e8679661ae7cd1db4e0c673ad319d1a0a5b99135e3d70ed7cBlock Operator
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