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 1139164 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1139281 epoch_slot_no: 16081 block_no: 1139110 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-06-14 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a59f047221d2a773e23e3adbcdf8e1a9af2bcfe1c8e3c65cabd6073b6177fb4Block Operator
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