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 1150055 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1150172 epoch_slot_no: 5372 block_no: 1150000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-06-17 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25984835227313e1cb7507aacb67c8c57289e86f8867e1d70b46dca550d92562Block Operator
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