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 1161245 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1161364 epoch_slot_no: 16564 block_no: 1161190 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2018-06-19 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6afb42cac8308aa24a7a1a417d12777b46fb681b9bf43ad0d6a650c8ba949ffcBlock Operator
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