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 1143965 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1144083 epoch_slot_no: 20883 block_no: 1143911 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-15 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b4311ddec80d695e4b02ca6929c06c64cc26c569d63b348be69b760fd060e2eBlock Operator
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