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 1161633 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1161752 epoch_slot_no: 16952 block_no: 1161578 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2018-06-19 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa93447e50f48c490d027460a2ae3a20577d3f6d4c3173617964302645c622e57Block Operator
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