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 1161933 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1162052 epoch_slot_no: 17252 block_no: 1161878 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-06-19 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04d56c3c0145a78b67d81742bb787d55ab5a595b71351e996b7983cffe33099fBlock Operator
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