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 1170590 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1170711 epoch_slot_no: 4311 block_no: 1170534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-21 21:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb050d98d7b9c69048c3f74462f2b15976ce984b95992e8a618ead11510c9e31cBlock Operator
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