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 1160106 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1160223 epoch_slot_no: 15423 block_no: 1160051 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1159 time: 2018-06-19 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb678c08084a8ac599f725624f530cc6fbb37c18484f7f43090192a90d1102ab3Block Operator
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