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 1168380 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1168501 epoch_slot_no: 2101 block_no: 1168324 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1571 time: 2018-06-21 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4234e36b756bc61dcaa0549b4714a87eb2e2a0288ce1d34ad4494ec4539bd62aBlock Operator
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