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 1142464 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1142581 epoch_slot_no: 19381 block_no: 1142410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-15 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbee4f207f2222191446486e2a10c8221d05fc3db912c13785e31802482b42b35Block Operator
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