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 1160495 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1160614 epoch_slot_no: 15814 block_no: 1160440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-06-19 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2467ee4fa750f7ca5fee3bbb062f7452f82714d33dcabe5ae9d81aa633b225fBlock Operator
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