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 1158448 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1158565 epoch_slot_no: 13765 block_no: 1158393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-19 02:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x024e7acaf36e03e097cabf92c1f86075962d61635f92494caa22f0edff90e915Block Operator
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