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 1137073 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1137190 epoch_slot_no: 13990 block_no: 1137019 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2018-06-14 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5dac2be10ff052dd0c21d45bf0e02da6956efdb06ba427b21c5c1470c672a0c2Block Operator
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