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 1165849 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1165968 epoch_slot_no: 21168 block_no: 1165794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1812 time: 2018-06-20 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfce5b15b1272726c37cd87a6ea7b4be2b4a64d99ef4298cc7d4258d046da2ac3Block Operator
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