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 1166941 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167062 epoch_slot_no: 662 block_no: 1166885 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2018-06-21 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1795a4610d9fd77b05ab10322986303d4f36c56d909839641ad861fc7ad05ff8Block Operator
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