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 1159050 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1159167 epoch_slot_no: 14367 block_no: 1158995 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-06-19 05:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4176dba2b726c5612429c30fcd43d7d0f7a1d9940e58e124682d4cf3c9663e8Block Operator
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