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 1171250 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1171371 epoch_slot_no: 4971 block_no: 1171194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2018-06-22 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5907dbe432a026f19377db674e924fe2b06e6aab06e4550e34a1f6cb6ea223fBlock Operator
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