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 1173712 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1173833 epoch_slot_no: 7433 block_no: 1173656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2018-06-22 15:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41a973812abb3c27092425530f34c4dc3978ec284d6529b5bbaccc57782e396bBlock Operator
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