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 1137201 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1137318 epoch_slot_no: 14118 block_no: 1137147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5334 time: 2018-06-14 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xceb119e81326925e136845e894b2dbd7ca4f9686c43a5131d192110583d4d27cBlock Operator
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