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 1170239 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1170360 epoch_slot_no: 3960 block_no: 1170183 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1111 time: 2018-06-21 19:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21409c7d66e75649623e1312a53f951a4b98db7eb4c576af1bd047a20583aa40Block Operator
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