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 1156610 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156727 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 1156555 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2018-06-18 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5afd94c0b533649078491f0d2419445e04eeedd64b1a88b1e1d3bc1687012356Block Operator
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