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 1168802 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1168923 epoch_slot_no: 2523 block_no: 1168746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2018-06-21 11:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1e1cfea570f4c0dd4231471e9856cb470d04b81b527c1f35a39086ead189aa9Block Operator
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