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 1163059 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1163178 epoch_slot_no: 18378 block_no: 1163004 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2018-06-20 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac04830c9dfcd205e702525c13460e9538510481be6fb9f6a8e3fdd668b82e59Block Operator
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