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 1160478 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1160597 epoch_slot_no: 15797 block_no: 1160423 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1518 time: 2018-06-19 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe4e23c9d683e498a72d7a9a3dfa998d707c20393ad6cfa358cf38ec7f40ee2eBlock Operator
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