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 1123516 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1123632 epoch_slot_no: 432 block_no: 1123462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1275 time: 2018-06-11 00:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd978864205d3075073485f3543fda94da00eccedc4515ef9805fbb23ff6a8771Block Operator
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