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 1149274 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1149391 epoch_slot_no: 4591 block_no: 1149219 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 984 time: 2018-06-16 23:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe26e5bb00e9b6262852443efd1df47a748a2d1c1b3d02f0afc5f775028f17245Block Operator
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