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 1141242 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1141359 epoch_slot_no: 18159 block_no: 1141188 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-15 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf51c0e694bd734b30ed40e7bbba045fcb4e7db8e4972e9756f7a2d644e5de2cbBlock Operator
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