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 1145630 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1145747 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 1145575 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2018-06-16 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4414eeb99edde78d68893ca4267d93ea4535710b14732d58b139a03cc97a1c4Block Operator
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