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 1164138 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1164257 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 1164083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2188 time: 2018-06-20 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc27b31b3f72c862127cd3ec5f2874db5854ce5c82655467f85b0d3c673a39155Block Operator
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