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 1169596 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1169717 epoch_slot_no: 3317 block_no: 1169540 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1753 time: 2018-06-21 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x550486c9009a404fa8172f9bdf22e978140dacfa75032b4e4b99055006062585Block Operator
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