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 1129221 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1129337 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 1129167 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2970 time: 2018-06-12 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26268d95bee951072cca4239c407d8c92ea91850c62ecf3aa9edbe9c4c51bc83Block Operator
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