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 1142750 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1142867 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 1142696 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2278 time: 2018-06-15 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b18aca37e4ec9d89557c1316edd9be3bb69c3544b109803115eb9edfd65708cBlock Operator
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