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 1162368 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1162487 epoch_slot_no: 17687 block_no: 1162313 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2018-06-20 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba763f7956415b6b4d48bc04bfa1915aee03854010ebb719e328bffa69a9e6e6Block Operator
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