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 1156782 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1156899 epoch_slot_no: 12099 block_no: 1156727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-18 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19ca9b53fecc3c31110e72c2f7dd5e00004fd9cf5fd7f2bd88d581b39fe9ba52Block Operator
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