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 1164746 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1164865 epoch_slot_no: 20065 block_no: 1164691 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1456 time: 2018-06-20 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc08ee76e510efa7ee07b52775eb9dc49a2668339eee01c8da8d32ead80e5fcdaBlock Operator
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