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 1167196 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167317 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 1167140 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2018-06-21 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5b0e51013c099a8636cc04d9b2c44b16febedca0f014599593b7a9ff2cff5b7Block Operator
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