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 1167391 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167512 epoch_slot_no: 1112 block_no: 1167335 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-06-21 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x212822b80cdff46e9736ff87567f666adb88a2d3bcec6b4779f179ef4a9edac8Block Operator
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