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 1129288 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1129404 epoch_slot_no: 6204 block_no: 1129234 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-06-12 08:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc26375f4ec3cbddcf26ee104144ca627c6270a8d66c78a8d8033f1b01434d9e4Block Operator
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