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 1164392 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1164511 epoch_slot_no: 19711 block_no: 1164337 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-20 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d7bce0c6e08fa043d418dae0aa8599423a0ea0811ae55888a9dc9cb154c1f07Block Operator
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