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 1148270 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1148387 epoch_slot_no: 3587 block_no: 1148215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2275 time: 2018-06-16 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1ed651402faeb3cee4202bae90bbb8be90e79d9135dd9f963b2e346f5d1d4b4Block Operator
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