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 1163763 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1163882 epoch_slot_no: 19082 block_no: 1163708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-06-20 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5d64fd9491d04dd4978262c36078f90b696334553b8c24e1296d1b6ee5dffe3Block Operator
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