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 1156591 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156708 epoch_slot_no: 11908 block_no: 1156536 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-18 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16eb4de9ae58bf46b4c66a30877a28a7306df16543e0f54d0d250beb565c3fc3Block Operator
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