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 168961 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 168983 epoch_slot_no: 17783 block_no: 168952 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2017-11-02 00:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669ecf780d4bb3db580d7d601d761bd283a9e483bc96f892ffcdfc2f6430983aBlock Operator
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