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 1140830 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1140947 epoch_slot_no: 17747 block_no: 1140776 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-06-15 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc19ab92a697142e50ea1e68efb59a5d100bfdc7e56ed5939b68a04f209ab32abBlock Operator
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