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 1160464 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1160583 epoch_slot_no: 15783 block_no: 1160409 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2968 time: 2018-06-19 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e2543443286644a51e8dbdb741e4a737eba450a4c40b33e5ce7a28f7796015aBlock Operator
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