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 1145416 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1145533 epoch_slot_no: 733 block_no: 1145361 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-16 01:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6bc1c927091b581375f4e42eb4f65fc59d2401c8c7b9d14a2d4d58ece4a3b9feBlock Operator
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