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 1172533 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1172654 epoch_slot_no: 6254 block_no: 1172477 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2400 time: 2018-06-22 08:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x562c8bdd31eb5fed2c37d33fadb2ce3f82c5ff2d25fd8407f8c595c0894005f9Block Operator
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