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 1175385 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1175506 epoch_slot_no: 9106 block_no: 1175329 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2100 time: 2018-06-23 00:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9249d7ece440a281eab43b01b0a131ade2bdec92ea0b1b00e532bf2e0128b83eBlock Operator
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