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 1149589 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1149706 epoch_slot_no: 4906 block_no: 1149534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-06-17 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fb75442bbce71695da735fc250c4c6d8058830674c65fe2c92b525d411284bbBlock Operator
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