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 1159180 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1159297 epoch_slot_no: 14497 block_no: 1159125 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-06-19 06:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa20c18d33532f6ac00779ae9187a00045687e6ee293b1e3aa3a7a3fa5acb2c2fBlock Operator
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