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 1130210 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1130327 epoch_slot_no: 7127 block_no: 1130156 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2317 time: 2018-06-12 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16fe8fb31e855756af3a58bee34d0f05bd65b1d94c2f4e6ff82d70ec84e54f4eBlock Operator
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