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 1129581 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1129697 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 1129527 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1522 time: 2018-06-12 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d9773d6ba180ef2855a4ba55a22f6ca31845386d97541695f51c4c2efe78c5aBlock Operator
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