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 1137041 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1137158 epoch_slot_no: 13958 block_no: 1136987 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-06-14 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e90a7b599a42a56186d6c96c5105558a7c07283f630dad668951b514f0070b8Block Operator
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