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 1167132 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167253 epoch_slot_no: 853 block_no: 1167076 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2018-06-21 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cdc7a4d123170c52f78c679b7bea85e54421457b53b6d9877d691f30dfcdfdfBlock Operator
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