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 1137127 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1137244 epoch_slot_no: 14044 block_no: 1137073 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1438 time: 2018-06-14 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x352980b629e7c7511b0869e5bd86a6a12f8cb7db9943af0d8739f69494a52b2eBlock Operator
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