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 1156661 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156778 epoch_slot_no: 11978 block_no: 1156606 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-06-18 16:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb711c30aac348547f20011bd5fc5ca0fc9c41a7204544f1c0b3c0d5d96953280Block Operator
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