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 1163989 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1164108 epoch_slot_no: 19308 block_no: 1163934 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1552 time: 2018-06-20 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38e4e74b203a1cf4bff60ef7218257ce50ddcafd0e890c78f6b4de2a59b81fc4Block Operator
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