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 1170180 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1170301 epoch_slot_no: 3901 block_no: 1170124 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-21 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdde39b9905f021bb93af3f89a97dd0b356525dea89cdebd21b3a6691da73bfdaBlock Operator
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