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 1168560 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1168681 epoch_slot_no: 2281 block_no: 1168504 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-06-21 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x313822e8d121d1481c31c844861556471cefa0e54a31c80b2326b801c7db100eBlock Operator
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