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 1163790 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1163909 epoch_slot_no: 19109 block_no: 1163735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2018-06-20 07:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cb531216b0f5c4073664f8149ef0cd6be9209d913eaa06a288c74e4b0ae67b8Block Operator
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