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 1137755 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1137872 epoch_slot_no: 14672 block_no: 1137701 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6318 time: 2018-06-14 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x226c22c74542268575c85fb94ad05be256e65e0495df223e6a1ce046bb7c9115Block Operator
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