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 1154737 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1154854 epoch_slot_no: 10054 block_no: 1154682 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-18 05:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6795e04365259a9951725b74322ad8169285a308d21a282b4cde7e37fe8e600eBlock Operator
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