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 1162907 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1163026 epoch_slot_no: 18226 block_no: 1162852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2826 time: 2018-06-20 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01a62817d864fdc64ab2f5afee04715b62504d87c8b37ca1e3e179fe4da552c9Block Operator
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