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 1137905 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1138022 epoch_slot_no: 14822 block_no: 1137851 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2429 time: 2018-06-14 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f0416dd06a34c09cef90c9a76f4afa57cef444ec531cc93d4edc51a818680afBlock Operator
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