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 1173918 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1174039 epoch_slot_no: 7639 block_no: 1173862 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1237 time: 2018-06-22 16:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93250590b91545e6c224477ef43330791f5cb840004fb39fa3fa1f8479b192dcBlock Operator
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