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 1130218 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1130335 epoch_slot_no: 7135 block_no: 1130164 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2018-06-12 13:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a1c1eb8e5e2e5f45c22b49ef1347871d83e2649e8eacfc6cae3d3862ab78bc7Block Operator
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