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 1165787 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1165906 epoch_slot_no: 21106 block_no: 1165732 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2469 time: 2018-06-20 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95683f1469c840b5d968ee40a199c9abc576801d5f52de6d32e44cff0947a459Block Operator
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