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 1129311 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1129427 epoch_slot_no: 6227 block_no: 1129257 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2246 time: 2018-06-12 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4db3f998ee01113611300897b8044aab90378ab46bba1d738114ba50ed57ef9bBlock Operator
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