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 1148829 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1148946 epoch_slot_no: 4146 block_no: 1148774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-16 20:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3208c5104d007979334a351ec7aa4b1506d516014f7afa391e75756115b41a52Block Operator
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