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 1171795 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1171916 epoch_slot_no: 5516 block_no: 1171739 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-06-22 04:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc305ffb4625c6c3a42c8c7ca1f0efb542ed382e2da8a6bc69d960b231f2c153dBlock Operator
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