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 1166570 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1166688 epoch_slot_no: 288 block_no: 1166514 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-20 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe91de6834cad3c9cb77fbc08a70f27d64ae11f66039a0b9a62718a9c15064d81Block Operator
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