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 1130240 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1130357 epoch_slot_no: 7157 block_no: 1130186 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-06-12 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d9f04814a2cd364e9334ba4a152a6581e47aa660a0c0f3f2a65d47037270bacBlock Operator
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