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 1128919 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1129035 epoch_slot_no: 5835 block_no: 1128865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-06-12 06:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ee91e9275cf87455d157da5bb91d4e14f9876c798670580eb4e0a6ac932574aBlock Operator
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