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 1131585 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1131702 epoch_slot_no: 8502 block_no: 1131531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-06-12 20:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a84408f01e45a6429633e2f3cfe3d78a430331722d8325f90c3f982231f194fBlock Operator
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