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 1157930 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1158047 epoch_slot_no: 13247 block_no: 1157875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2127 time: 2018-06-18 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa53b8052324d7226d034626347372d57fb27d452a3f8099f39af873851df7fb0Block Operator
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