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 1147535 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1147652 epoch_slot_no: 2852 block_no: 1147480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1222 time: 2018-06-16 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b856922682fd082b2e5b928eedf7aa841a463caa19d4ba150874b9fd028ddbfBlock Operator
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