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 1144820 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1144937 epoch_slot_no: 137 block_no: 1144765 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 946 time: 2018-06-15 22:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa40bd72e9357d0f76ba0eba80b196333bbc79f447d5d9b4aa7d87e8909f430e2Block Operator
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