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 1166012 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1166131 epoch_slot_no: 21331 block_no: 1165957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1019 time: 2018-06-20 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2b67f6b15b04185a39f78210d1f6c2fd585e77d3f8f06ce576849958b083b3fBlock Operator
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