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 1162158 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1162277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 1162103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-06-19 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83ea8614a0b6c6a06c3e20ffdeb48a9176c779398240820608be54cb8264435eBlock Operator
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