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 1143053 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1143170 epoch_slot_no: 19970 block_no: 1142999 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1440 time: 2018-06-15 12:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed17634c3f5f753e7729564c6c0ed945e4cce5e0aae5a41b0d2f8043422a0121Block Operator
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