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 1142892 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1143009 epoch_slot_no: 19809 block_no: 1142838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-15 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc69f6dd96ebf48ad7c92194056c3dbf81c6a9d47e511c33cda10da77bbcfbdeaBlock Operator
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