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 1147520 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1147637 epoch_slot_no: 2837 block_no: 1147465 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1302 time: 2018-06-16 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99097b587de1cad960969a87929d421375c6ded4cd5f039386c77a351ffbfdfeBlock Operator
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