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 1173722 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1173843 epoch_slot_no: 7443 block_no: 1173666 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1434 time: 2018-06-22 15:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf1a89f5befd8d4758ad563dc52ecd1349e86c3a4f27999a01ce1f0651545c2fBlock Operator
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