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 1174975 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1175096 epoch_slot_no: 8696 block_no: 1174919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1190 time: 2018-06-22 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd73ac61cafaf4889832d2ac899e97e03cdee79e75eb8e9008c571299ac14bc13Block Operator
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