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 1156207 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156324 epoch_slot_no: 11524 block_no: 1156152 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1194 time: 2018-06-18 13:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0603ccde8c4face5682c43c914920a390e30abca08308cee1dbf5835d9742bf2Block Operator
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