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 1141685 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1141802 epoch_slot_no: 18602 block_no: 1141631 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1562 time: 2018-06-15 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b869baef22c5dfe2e518343ad5a93705a04578a3530395c27afe003c049ba75Block Operator
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