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 1156602 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156719 epoch_slot_no: 11919 block_no: 1156547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-06-18 15:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37b7120ab3749779701e6b518874e2e3eefd48eb260a23618dab3e5709e09c60Block Operator
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