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 1138657 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1138774 epoch_slot_no: 15574 block_no: 1138603 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1581 time: 2018-06-14 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1970213d9d8c74ced4dc70e3da11ad3d11f8e12a52b4b2d76b664699b694c9eBlock Operator
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