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 1160090 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1160207 epoch_slot_no: 15407 block_no: 1160035 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2222 time: 2018-06-19 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31cb17e48806346959e675863f08271cd8f32e51e3de6df3b22e7f51ae97a761Block Operator
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