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 1157884 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1158001 epoch_slot_no: 13201 block_no: 1157829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-06-18 23:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9f57d43bd5b4fe00559260a57c4bc11102c6418703bd7050fbd8b8a8259b769Block Operator
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