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 1170316 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1170437 epoch_slot_no: 4037 block_no: 1170260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-06-21 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4807efa35bcabb60eddbc5df6cc7b53499d1914d6f4d1fe9214ee5e94c58262Block Operator
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