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 1162577 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1162696 epoch_slot_no: 17896 block_no: 1162522 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5177 time: 2018-06-20 01:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff64f6b9b209f444c335bb5a6702efa7f8c76c35a5d0fe65253160c902dc8d35Block Operator
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