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 143417 Details
Epoch: 6 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 143440 epoch_slot_no: 13840 block_no: 143409 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-10-27 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1328250d89b22a78de979ce4ee24e2cd73a65ce97cad6c9a363c08e5b3a60041Block Operator
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