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 1131573 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1131690 epoch_slot_no: 8490 block_no: 1131519 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-06-12 20:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9504387c6d9099c8e2e376ee4144f973350950025af729e1371ee2f4c7d79385Block Operator
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