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 1150692 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1150809 epoch_slot_no: 6009 block_no: 1150637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-06-17 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23f991cf920d64c19bcae936456130a7433ef797a2cc53cf7a9d21a7c628fb18Block Operator
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