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 1139591 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1139708 epoch_slot_no: 16508 block_no: 1139537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-06-14 17:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7663013e93c826084b5e95628f08bf2200920c2093ab55860fe71475ff6d6a1aBlock Operator
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