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 1159853 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1159970 epoch_slot_no: 15170 block_no: 1159798 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-19 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x484f1c38cb877e6b8ec786b655d40b03c76127903dc875790c5f3299e422b4a2Block Operator
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