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 1168499 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1168620 epoch_slot_no: 2220 block_no: 1168443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-06-21 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcadeddd9f2848e25eb959e39b729f78153679d370f211f3620b1825a68b32d10Block Operator
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