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 1169940 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1170061 epoch_slot_no: 3661 block_no: 1169884 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2018-06-21 18:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3263a9b5e4231ed271ba800bf376a1732117d555a08ff1b2a1ebdab868dbc7dBlock Operator
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