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 1147954 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1148071 epoch_slot_no: 3271 block_no: 1147899 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-16 15:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x198cb0b04941aa55341f77fac6e5f950841f648d116c9c33dbbd60312ca64390Block Operator
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