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 1171628 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1171749 epoch_slot_no: 5349 block_no: 1171572 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-06-22 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69e66b079564497ecbe0560308f6b7277014595e2577afa6544334863a0f193fBlock Operator
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