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 1139779 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1139896 epoch_slot_no: 16696 block_no: 1139725 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1684 time: 2018-06-14 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb918a9eca059e6b8e82ea85ce98975dded1c83569402778270d6a6f40ef485f7Block Operator
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