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 1129970 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1130086 epoch_slot_no: 6886 block_no: 1129916 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-06-12 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x032258fd5784b1d6add70ddbaef31fc3adf0bf49e7b2d13415437c0aabed66e6Block Operator
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