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 1131273 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1131390 epoch_slot_no: 8190 block_no: 1131219 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1335 time: 2018-06-12 19:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ef0c8de770f93c8133b7203d4f851688ab274ef67fa746a1378d3a62240b468Block Operator
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