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 1162166 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1162285 epoch_slot_no: 17485 block_no: 1162111 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-19 22:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd7184cb25d2d07977c1310b5ed11a46d0b2ae4dcba2c92b7c8d3054ac9e080eBlock Operator
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