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 1156129 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156246 epoch_slot_no: 11446 block_no: 1156074 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1019 time: 2018-06-18 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a1742149b751ee7b85cf13d0dee486e537fdb0e591f1d905bfe309bc1845ea2Block Operator
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