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 1129628 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1129744 epoch_slot_no: 6544 block_no: 1129574 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2518 time: 2018-06-12 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x992a9949a79d7ec3f60d399cb6cf40e4c873601c4a7c16363061ef23f8a4925fBlock Operator
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