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 1128345 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1128461 epoch_slot_no: 5261 block_no: 1128291 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 79887 time: 2018-06-12 02:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d47e1492359d1f004ac65783d64f06e3a8b48c4d61b06f335c1a1c649d0ab8aBlock Operator
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