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 1157806 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1157923 epoch_slot_no: 13123 block_no: 1157751 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-06-18 22:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48f90bbee162d74ace9cbf5346c68b2bbe05761a82944f4b8b8c9ef1be1ee31dBlock Operator
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