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 1159885 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1160002 epoch_slot_no: 15202 block_no: 1159830 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-06-19 10:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d5f069a4a64a37598cb6f409326ca40ca6e3df227dd2fc9b106ca060b094d75Block Operator
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