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 1155298 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1155415 epoch_slot_no: 10615 block_no: 1155243 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1272 time: 2018-06-18 08:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74206b9a921f34d8badc7f332d8e3466b010b7ab0a236be5ddacb671af47a000Block Operator
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