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 1156145 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1156262 epoch_slot_no: 11462 block_no: 1156090 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10605 time: 2018-06-18 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72a6f35707b35217e6e32ec4477b9d0f52aff413fd4609d44e2967fdcb664f75Block Operator
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