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 1167286 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167407 epoch_slot_no: 1007 block_no: 1167230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1023 time: 2018-06-21 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x457622a5833d8d1a0322ad614630e7c660ffb2f8d3a29dfaee44a5e68ef831b4Block Operator
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