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 1167355 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167476 epoch_slot_no: 1076 block_no: 1167299 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-21 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6eb9c155c814a7ce5ef58beb90801cba3ecaa51f9682c1b8293f9824daae47d9Block Operator
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