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 1148795 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1148912 epoch_slot_no: 4112 block_no: 1148740 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2018-06-16 20:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16db071b591f143cfa84eb43177b586eb1be621dcc9bfa4c55435b33b0189f44Block Operator
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