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 1147925 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1148042 epoch_slot_no: 3242 block_no: 1147870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1208 time: 2018-06-16 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x664ad73926616ccf5812e95f7afb0ed75b3f682a1e4d8570dbda3eafaff46cb0Block Operator
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