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 1153643 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1153760 epoch_slot_no: 8960 block_no: 1153588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-06-17 23:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x139bb78ee5425c4e8a66259531b5e4bc92b2a039bb15c937e4692780a314855dBlock Operator
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