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 147415 Details
Epoch: 6 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 147438 epoch_slot_no: 17838 block_no: 147407 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-10-28 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09216a5841b1d377a5fe4e8ef6a0b0a1e4127238e2237fe8db46e3f5407eaa2dBlock Operator
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