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 1161662 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1161781 epoch_slot_no: 16981 block_no: 1161607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2234 time: 2018-06-19 20:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd92b92a1d783eaea8ff42d0bd1d987e4607c0b0837bfb5c0104a5f2ade2332eBlock Operator
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