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 1135085 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1135202 epoch_slot_no: 12002 block_no: 1135031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1299 time: 2018-06-13 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7e8793f1a7e91e8ab33f046695111d5b98038f4e29de42774fb648a96fad6d9Block Operator
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