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 1159745 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1159862 epoch_slot_no: 15062 block_no: 1159690 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1965 time: 2018-06-19 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74a81916757dc2cf099b8fc34d88a98fe23eaa259c70e9faa0b983ec96c6dd35Block Operator
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