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 1147021 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1147138 epoch_slot_no: 2338 block_no: 1146966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-16 10:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x344368f1ddceb6faa985d9db2bfbed8ca9d9392c9aac5e8dc68f8f391ab1d40eBlock Operator
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