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 1162683 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1162802 epoch_slot_no: 18002 block_no: 1162628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3730 time: 2018-06-20 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb8292c6baa8f43e44df8981636dd7a62719a6897d2efa73f0084ffb52e2237dBlock Operator
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