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 1152516 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1152633 epoch_slot_no: 7833 block_no: 1152461 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-06-17 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7187e1e7eae84d634661aa5e0a8dd6f225ff5c365324a1df54f8fb42d409b24fBlock Operator
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