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 1157944 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1158061 epoch_slot_no: 13261 block_no: 1157889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2018-06-18 23:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9ce4368838a9ce02c1e91c96354dc160d1f75eb32176a4ea64412cc4858cc6dBlock Operator
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