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 1161516 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1161635 epoch_slot_no: 16835 block_no: 1161461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1081 time: 2018-06-19 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb84d49be427a744454c615becac81d06ce4cb1b219644203715e60199bc9a0eBlock Operator
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