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 1168591 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1168712 epoch_slot_no: 2312 block_no: 1168535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2640 time: 2018-06-21 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6435d7e50076f529e76afda3e5e6c1400a354674d46449ae2d2b3f25a593f1ccBlock Operator
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