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 1170376 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1170497 epoch_slot_no: 4097 block_no: 1170320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2018-06-21 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87b15f976c79d235bede823cc752ff974f621550769f19a82fc7d312c0640b01Block Operator
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