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 1136225 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1136342 epoch_slot_no: 13142 block_no: 1136171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-06-13 22:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57486121a8de7a9fe11d8386c1369b9a0de9614b588c1673be1dd34367b67ef9Block Operator
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