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 1170885 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1171006 epoch_slot_no: 4606 block_no: 1170829 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2018-06-21 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d117ffece97da7128730b878459661c25ece39bcf4b3f44c7762effda37032aBlock Operator
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