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 1152763 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1152880 epoch_slot_no: 8080 block_no: 1152708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-06-17 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc436f56e140453d8c3a80bc1201d348c4c4151d95fdbc1310dd8eec5fdc18806Block Operator
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