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 1129445 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1129561 epoch_slot_no: 6361 block_no: 1129391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-06-12 09:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a39a10050cabf2e3bdcf7d16e7b560d0ea29dd9a21537d860c6ccdfcc56c6deBlock Operator
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