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 1148659 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1148776 epoch_slot_no: 3976 block_no: 1148604 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-16 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f4b51878f147883ca167c78aa6ef2a5042e3f21e4acb8a739f9e4efc161da2bBlock Operator
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