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 1157603 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1157720 epoch_slot_no: 12920 block_no: 1157548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-18 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa008385a3e671ffff90b22eae10b0d7c2df5cf331d4555c40cf17125ff7e5c8dBlock Operator
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