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 1128912 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1129028 epoch_slot_no: 5828 block_no: 1128858 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-06-12 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fe7a5a0236a3379b9f0325e45ec82e8f01eb18b10784e509c2bdc9765fa6a3cBlock Operator
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