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 119166 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 119190 epoch_slot_no: 11190 block_no: 119159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-10-21 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aebcea811f35bc629b249f5aa5a32e479f27f4fe03e2d356f0375fee0df84acBlock Operator
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