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 1167271 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167392 epoch_slot_no: 992 block_no: 1167215 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1384 time: 2018-06-21 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3d86ee270860c2d4edf042633032e6a7449ba03a46f9f7f7d7260a1743f522dBlock Operator
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