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 1148768 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1148885 epoch_slot_no: 4085 block_no: 1148713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2018-06-16 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaf6cd3aa5f7c8302b3229798500cec11c1ed5e630b57c1d149e0bae3925794dBlock Operator
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