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 1168965 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1169086 epoch_slot_no: 2686 block_no: 1168909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1648 time: 2018-06-21 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe00af9f5058fa65ec84867a664ff70570138e19d02d42df00d99d1dcce0aa8bcBlock Operator
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