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 1167491 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167612 epoch_slot_no: 1212 block_no: 1167435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1197 time: 2018-06-21 04:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91d76869fdad4917fdd3916b4c70ed3a5b3ca95fc690d9291f18892bd45b39e5Block Operator
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