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 157145 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 157167 epoch_slot_no: 5967 block_no: 157136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-10-30 06:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ba420fbb962d1281349312eb54c96c763869c96b9895c3863f14f3a1b2c0c94Block Operator
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