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 1168510 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1168631 epoch_slot_no: 2231 block_no: 1168454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1279 time: 2018-06-21 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7feef05bd4afebe469f5c6260ea0566efe11598946ab819186d25a7fad10ff27Block Operator
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