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 1129605 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1129721 epoch_slot_no: 6521 block_no: 1129551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-12 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87516c4c8a1762c4e079710311abc749ee506a949d0324f8226b2be695902f30Block Operator
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