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 1170709 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1170830 epoch_slot_no: 4430 block_no: 1170653 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-06-21 22:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd76b658ec831b257db5a9de601cd2fae3e3b400ab9815a14dea4d2d83d4ca9fBlock Operator
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