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 1127609 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1127725 epoch_slot_no: 4525 block_no: 1127555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-06-11 22:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20ad9740bcc8c6476e1cc9ed6045dcd6e79267163c40b6524b1645b0f55da03bBlock Operator
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