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 1172546 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1172667 epoch_slot_no: 6267 block_no: 1172490 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1770 time: 2018-06-22 08:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26fd5af63b35db8a886d64722bdc3c6782256d75dd3238d3b91f0d19a5c3a195Block Operator
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