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 167073 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 167095 epoch_slot_no: 15895 block_no: 167064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1355 time: 2017-11-01 14:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fba797408ba08dd6b79fccc0f725383b6e51482b2eea227d6ab1138faaee782Block Operator
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