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 1169794 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1169915 epoch_slot_no: 3515 block_no: 1169738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1365 time: 2018-06-21 17:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93fa77c4cba23abb9e4f30964190f2e7e1c9a46b1a3f00912e83191366b9ce7fBlock Operator
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