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 1169085 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1169206 epoch_slot_no: 2806 block_no: 1169029 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1927 time: 2018-06-21 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x279c0066c07e8bf99d0653ff460aa47eb66014f61e0c9d75374262ba383f416eBlock Operator
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