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 1159042 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1159159 epoch_slot_no: 14359 block_no: 1158987 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-06-19 05:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cf2becf90fff2c1007c40c0b0cc0b0ca52dfaa4a785748133fcbe529cbfb13eBlock Operator
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