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 1173825 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1173946 epoch_slot_no: 7546 block_no: 1173769 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2018-06-22 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52a1c6302fb2d9d12590cbe2a4144d5130033d6a8821df7f14d95676b2ac5104Block Operator
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