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 1162382 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1162501 epoch_slot_no: 17701 block_no: 1162327 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1736 time: 2018-06-20 00:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x239540735c1c80d1a8d2d6ec024166b3b154f8dc8e08aafe892ee885d79fe239Block Operator
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