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 165067 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 165089 epoch_slot_no: 13889 block_no: 165058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1175 time: 2017-11-01 02:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d2ab22f047a3b8bda628ca2b52e6d8db5aea8e3924bec94aff1c44c83b89aadBlock Operator
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