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 1129302 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1129418 epoch_slot_no: 6218 block_no: 1129248 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1796 time: 2018-06-12 08:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4776d41cc33cfd5aad4cbc55539e307d8d5bfd86f218ae527efd69ee8e4c91aBlock Operator
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