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 1149337 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1149454 epoch_slot_no: 4654 block_no: 1149282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-06-16 23:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa616143108cc73a8baa5bc69f68eed2eefb03215ea52a9d636b880c45b1c61cbBlock Operator
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