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 1169282 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1169403 epoch_slot_no: 3003 block_no: 1169226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2018-06-21 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x804a558bb41eb61e89f1e62886d24cd11cd640e124f28e57013a59501b8af3faBlock Operator
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