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 1152574 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1152691 epoch_slot_no: 7891 block_no: 1152519 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2018-06-17 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50b14586796e91ecbb14e171fd40b3d10409142ed56f162d16fe274e561a7cf6Block Operator
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