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 1151705 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1151822 epoch_slot_no: 7022 block_no: 1151650 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1716 time: 2018-06-17 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb385e6907523b06dc1ca521e5d1938580437d041a3b9389f597fd0ac5268de07Block Operator
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