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 1147655 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1147772 epoch_slot_no: 2972 block_no: 1147600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1023 time: 2018-06-16 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf726e887018c25c82ee1670d5fa3ce44192b83a67df22c5b10db70f33b672d19Block Operator
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