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 1166541 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1166659 epoch_slot_no: 259 block_no: 1166485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-20 23:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x868d1fd612bb19f1a11bf680a62a23b458864d182d8c7a87b1470ce40df9beebBlock Operator
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