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 1149140 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1149257 epoch_slot_no: 4457 block_no: 1149085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2229 time: 2018-06-16 22:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90522833dfdef0dd674d5f720854acdc21890fa8ffa24991c7bd4267c9bf2d8aBlock Operator
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