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 1161439 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1161558 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 1161384 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-19 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa769e1aa69d923fcba0084e1dad8aa25d534f9887076853fd3dc5ea558a1b0c6Block Operator
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