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 1137139 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1137256 epoch_slot_no: 14056 block_no: 1137085 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2018-06-14 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66e87b7c1651a9863db5b2c24bb461a253f24890bb568d1e4e3c7fca72e69b4aBlock Operator
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