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 1167365 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167486 epoch_slot_no: 1086 block_no: 1167309 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-21 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd68247f501b8258a4de7fa820294705f61f771fb8b558eaf2274ce286e1c763fBlock Operator
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