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 1167102 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167223 epoch_slot_no: 823 block_no: 1167046 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-21 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab1a9446e3ee1876e4df27d01c9442d990e6fb9fdef4c0bd3808e2c22472c956Block Operator
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