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 1130570 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1130687 epoch_slot_no: 7487 block_no: 1130516 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1528 time: 2018-06-12 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0179d4f9d305f7dcca652554caa4956df068c0f40ed32ecad01c28f0313a565fBlock Operator
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