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 1140575 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1140692 epoch_slot_no: 17492 block_no: 1140521 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2206 time: 2018-06-14 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26640461b7546e75b89d5a2c96d54bc7b6a1d86e7f7a6cfdcfd4e4e65d97547fBlock Operator
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