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 1162523 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1162642 epoch_slot_no: 17842 block_no: 1162468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1469 time: 2018-06-20 00:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8beb4bba5645ad5c1a2771748cdb8c2a79bac62d826c15d7fc98112e03d53b6cBlock Operator
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