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 1139165 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1139282 epoch_slot_no: 16082 block_no: 1139111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1266 time: 2018-06-14 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef65341850affc26eba84cbe16f4810d968d941bc1659528c4ae9625780581f3Block Operator
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