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 1146770 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1146887 epoch_slot_no: 2087 block_no: 1146715 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-06-16 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f4a5eb47499123e11565568663b00bcfcf82e8ecc402a8b2a8f7bf65b92530bBlock Operator
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