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 1143367 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1143485 epoch_slot_no: 20285 block_no: 1143313 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1999 time: 2018-06-15 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25908ef95edf90bb3625bfea5e1a9c3fc0a6748ea27be18c2ed3c1ac2e37cef2Block Operator
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