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 1143304 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1143422 epoch_slot_no: 20222 block_no: 1143250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-06-15 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26da9c1580be77540239b19c7e96d1d611fd6a4356d0885b9d5ee9fcf758be1aBlock Operator
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