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 1159250 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1159367 epoch_slot_no: 14567 block_no: 1159195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1702 time: 2018-06-19 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3df96f24f402e23e4ea7c9ae5966e05f5e16d4e3f7d18d68b89f89f8382edf3fBlock Operator
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