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 1150700 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1150817 epoch_slot_no: 6017 block_no: 1150645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1166 time: 2018-06-17 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdeb96d1be5dcc8f0e1f19be6543091d72ca44a4a2abd027e625a41c1d9a246b5Block Operator
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