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 1126198 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1126314 epoch_slot_no: 3114 block_no: 1126144 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1283 time: 2018-06-11 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa83571a4ae08c8bf5ddf73b11d6bdb97716f189317f5726e45994f9b8d9c2c7dBlock Operator
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