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 1152485 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1152602 epoch_slot_no: 7802 block_no: 1152430 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2604 time: 2018-06-17 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf66b0e4d950987daca9bd1b1f76566861c0a00d143a0b58b8c8387a7edc2c087Block Operator
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