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 1123737 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1123853 epoch_slot_no: 653 block_no: 1123683 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1283 time: 2018-06-11 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b78f188457b663a68b118453a18381d305446b88b533d5a2e8099e21ac6b233Block Operator
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