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 1167720 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1167841 epoch_slot_no: 1441 block_no: 1167664 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-21 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b727ee6e7c2846db2e6114b7776750ad85466dfc8215ebb417a5c3a0b07a818Block Operator
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