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 1159821 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1159938 epoch_slot_no: 15138 block_no: 1159766 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-06-19 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a0775d5dc31b8f42853adf8be2103ea7e337515511a9a33543dcca3d339d4c3Block Operator
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