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 166261 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 166283 epoch_slot_no: 15083 block_no: 166252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 988 time: 2017-11-01 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ce6a6633abc9bd88105e29e5c20f4988d0b9ba98dd55dee1fbb9bbce1d7a5eaBlock Operator
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