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 1160180 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1160297 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 1160125 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1807 time: 2018-06-19 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x465b46d5a2bdaab8cdcf4575b05820d74a93923a105ef61665c8989c99326c60Block Operator
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