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 1175448 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1175569 epoch_slot_no: 9169 block_no: 1175392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-23 00:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12fd3f2a28ef340213a3c928f934ff2dff9ca848f45a97478a0c3e42420d75a8Block Operator
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