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 1159955 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1160072 epoch_slot_no: 15272 block_no: 1159900 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2018-06-19 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09a6b1adef40ba1f31cba3e2e3eebe8697857ada8fa19ce9db3fde96a6395b7dBlock Operator
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