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 1168899 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1169020 epoch_slot_no: 2620 block_no: 1168843 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-21 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf277ca269fdd14e63ba223dc5dfdb4b5402d7c50fb97e38a71fc92e97814f2d8Block Operator
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