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 1172597 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1172718 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 1172541 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-06-22 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c101f797ae7b92cc36156cf35a031a3fa29c654d99634d950eb15c137627a7eBlock Operator
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