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 1168110 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1168231 epoch_slot_no: 1831 block_no: 1168054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2101 time: 2018-06-21 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x251d917edf0eb74e915d84ca44392544cd82c1d5e1b26627caa9d161e19edaa4Block Operator
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