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 147873 Details
Epoch: 6Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 147896
epoch_slot_no: 18296
block_no: 147865
slot_leader_id: 8
size: 1382
time: 2017-10-28 03:23:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9ae611998492f7b835a95589a4080b7c7ee5b37fffb7c2db5092c5224eb2ff56
Block Operator
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