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 1162638 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1162757 epoch_slot_no: 17957 block_no: 1162583 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2018-06-20 01:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2d79fbe85f076e63fe5760c1a3cee7d2d1f3210c677881ac57f1e11f70ddb48Block Operator
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