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 1171434 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1171555 epoch_slot_no: 5155 block_no: 1171378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-06-22 02:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9aa8e39817825dcaf025290cbbb5b861c5ddd63e26df48ff9d7f5a9804d925a6Block Operator
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