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 1171995 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1172116 epoch_slot_no: 5716 block_no: 1171939 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1698 time: 2018-06-22 05:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a3cb67a2bed44a5e1f58d9b6683abb53dc098178f71495d5fa6da4e4f11f5bbBlock Operator
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