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 1165708 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1165827 epoch_slot_no: 21027 block_no: 1165653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1194 time: 2018-06-20 18:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69e33b151b3a9ceeffb0cca91f8d8fc03f5d453a0b1d37d82e48afe8e6564de9Block Operator
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