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 1128591 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1128707 epoch_slot_no: 5507 block_no: 1128537 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1521 time: 2018-06-12 04:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48b1fa901fef3ee1b39a1fad6b799cfe4630f7838d9280fb949a9341a68cd3f3Block Operator
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