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 1138879 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1138996 epoch_slot_no: 15796 block_no: 1138825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2217 time: 2018-06-14 13:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fa42812e915a128bf55b9e334848eaa36f8c1291efa7ae39b27db3c5bf3fdf3Block Operator
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