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 1138386 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1138503 epoch_slot_no: 15303 block_no: 1138332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2891 time: 2018-06-14 10:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b61809fb108029d3d8ca3b75d22e57c2f908957eceedb5db1e3dce683f21552Block Operator
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