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 1152528 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1152645 epoch_slot_no: 7845 block_no: 1152473 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1155 time: 2018-06-17 17:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7505b57538d2127322a302e70237ef3650eb23232316f85872e4874a0b87c85eBlock Operator
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