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 1128407 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1128523 epoch_slot_no: 5323 block_no: 1128353 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-06-12 03:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6594f530493b6594d702ef4611ce36f2c80bc51f32d0aa3b40d86b0a66f08a8bBlock Operator
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