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 1141643 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1141760 epoch_slot_no: 18560 block_no: 1141589 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-15 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cc00a304168e3bd4b1e5bc9c5463d812056807abc871a2c146c9c0e78d7e9a6Block Operator
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