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 1137154 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1137271 epoch_slot_no: 14071 block_no: 1137100 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2157 time: 2018-06-14 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4c2dc35efdc0178aea542472ca5a821c1bd51d2ab753cc94565dd23a3ccc5e5Block Operator
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