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 1173780 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1173901 epoch_slot_no: 7501 block_no: 1173724 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1523 time: 2018-06-22 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd883182aca869f7b6822944917824dd479df23f0a5e9687eae15a6b2cdd32a1bBlock Operator
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