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 1162698 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1162817 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 1162643 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2818 time: 2018-06-20 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e93ba3417a4575f679c63ce0a23f463bb3da3d1cd5d4b38f56a075292ae0e36Block Operator
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