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 1140049 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1140166 epoch_slot_no: 16966 block_no: 1139995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-06-14 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb544b553e400ee2f73b03cef11244482daf975b529af5927a7416fc7965e96e3Block Operator
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