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 1156700 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156817 epoch_slot_no: 12017 block_no: 1156645 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2018-06-18 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeea5865f4c4c82e41c1eee68d8ae06f8972d156c01719d3d19d8195421a8d351Block Operator
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