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 1136917 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1137034 epoch_slot_no: 13834 block_no: 1136863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-06-14 02:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x709bc4f24b6c537207cc26d0f3fc14a6d1d4e64e48fd7822466f366476dea480Block Operator
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