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 1164558 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1164677 epoch_slot_no: 19877 block_no: 1164503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-20 12:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02febf38a30c35f0bf758408b962b4cad291edf09f7325154f1ae0b260bab41fBlock Operator
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