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 1162592 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1162711 epoch_slot_no: 17911 block_no: 1162537 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2104 time: 2018-06-20 01:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4dce25c96286ab32ac1aafdfb9afb5453f83bf027ff62d4cb96ad341afda4072Block Operator
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