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 1162194 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1162313 epoch_slot_no: 17513 block_no: 1162139 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-06-19 23:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe53038455f62701c54d66a2a34a0c9bec806ab1ab38e9e88af704627ac41c03fBlock Operator
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