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 1166539 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1166657 epoch_slot_no: 257 block_no: 1166483 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-20 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf37837a0f80e404daf21f47cb94df4268950af5ee33190d9fa92f1aeac97eb1aBlock Operator
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