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 1141325 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1141442 epoch_slot_no: 18242 block_no: 1141271 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-15 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x659dc492484a77bff23d32853e8f1c7d5ad13c99cdf1913ce43f260a76b38fe7Block Operator
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