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 1151691 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1151808 epoch_slot_no: 7008 block_no: 1151636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1700 time: 2018-06-17 12:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a5cfe05ada3a5e383656b0180fd99163a218a63ec3c2b784bfac80cfdc23b2dBlock Operator
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