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 1167231 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1167352 epoch_slot_no: 952 block_no: 1167175 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-21 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4567ae85c8600a9d2f30302f3df0e99b130e07a4700112b399f8afdd62e77c4Block Operator
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