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 1146297 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1146414 epoch_slot_no: 1614 block_no: 1146242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1757 time: 2018-06-16 06:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c8028f1fac5bad63b8434e2babc3a73023c3db3684967dc76c9e451342f9f1dBlock Operator
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