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 1155321 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1155438 epoch_slot_no: 10638 block_no: 1155266 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-18 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8280cfb7adf3ac396babdc99790390dd656c280a4c5d5c6af1947c7d34dbc854Block Operator
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