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 1140847 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1140964 epoch_slot_no: 17764 block_no: 1140793 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-15 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa53d0ede4f0f1950c7aa64875a405840d560e78d48b6024cd8b0248f650d16cdBlock Operator
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