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 1149516 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1149633 epoch_slot_no: 4833 block_no: 1149461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1896 time: 2018-06-17 00:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67580dbad73c831edff4ee57f85a7761b03c301bf08d4565416b73a3c8adcd2dBlock Operator
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