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 1166726 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1166844 epoch_slot_no: 444 block_no: 1166670 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-21 00:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8ec837f27bc4822ff2269a53522db06fbbdab76625ac5195c70961d1a4eab0fBlock Operator
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