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 1158694 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1158811 epoch_slot_no: 14011 block_no: 1158639 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1339 time: 2018-06-19 03:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefcbd0cfa64512ece9e05561e68d35f9b39231465e922196a9fa96159c1bccdbBlock Operator
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