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 174608 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 174630 epoch_slot_no: 1830 block_no: 174598 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1206 time: 2017-11-03 07:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x381247f1c8e86c0ea9ae93c68604bd4a7802cb4520b142790fe7eeb54846dfddBlock Operator
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