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 1140665 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1140782 epoch_slot_no: 17582 block_no: 1140611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-06-14 23:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6122ba7a7a0ffd21585cebe0b4bf3e0fad932f2c42924642a920ed10efec6b04Block Operator
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