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 1130407 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1130524 epoch_slot_no: 7324 block_no: 1130353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-06-12 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x981b2f8580394902ca655e873e3064818f2a49ce0281125414de7d3e45b4abd9Block Operator
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