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 1151242 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1151359 epoch_slot_no: 6559 block_no: 1151187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-06-17 10:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbdecf9cc8c5d4691559182973127fe0bf025431ba380adfb41e643594b3701f9Block Operator
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