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 1166027 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1166146 epoch_slot_no: 21346 block_no: 1165972 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2018-06-20 20:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cc4f77c3d40fddd8c9e98c90b2d5c7c20a5888308605f70f359440a7b6d7ef1Block Operator
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