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 1137581 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1137698 epoch_slot_no: 14498 block_no: 1137527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-06-14 06:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xacb9ce75f18cccb2cec01045b605eef7c32b258198a6f3945c8984e469afa7f8Block Operator
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