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 1141179 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1141296 epoch_slot_no: 18096 block_no: 1141125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1555 time: 2018-06-15 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadb349678ecc3a46ef20e96e9570698e288fe0fa7ef104c984513e1f299e9fa8Block Operator
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