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 1157075 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1157192 epoch_slot_no: 12392 block_no: 1157020 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1553 time: 2018-06-18 18:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f078224b6cecd5503d6f2ea4c1300132a652a4378c0cbb63493fa1dfce98e4bBlock Operator
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