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 171069 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 171092 epoch_slot_no: 19892 block_no: 171060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-02 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf704ca2f1ad2890897201231034b3aaa824bb6e96c55afc2e479f5ebff72a275Block Operator
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