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 1136238 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1136355 epoch_slot_no: 13155 block_no: 1136184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1159 time: 2018-06-13 22:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa877e37d0eeecdb43f6c0bc5de87b9473b1dec8c58ed3ead55e8a82a9da0145Block Operator
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