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 1152417 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1152534 epoch_slot_no: 7734 block_no: 1152362 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1073 time: 2018-06-17 16:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce229d27225e5df4e500757f1a621fc15988befe3946ad166a3fa2a833d3a207Block Operator
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