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 1160780 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1160899 epoch_slot_no: 16099 block_no: 1160725 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1167 time: 2018-06-19 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f6b145af12ed8e818664ffbf7dd2da458818ae5119c65d9d136694963f6181bBlock Operator
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