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 1159580 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1159697 epoch_slot_no: 14897 block_no: 1159525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-06-19 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9862b8580efe408fa977e95524bb5555c8763cd3dc02abac11f4f052b1957651Block Operator
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