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 1131814 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1131931 epoch_slot_no: 8731 block_no: 1131760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2018-06-12 22:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cad17e577f6aba270fbb134f1ea448a0274b3ac1a918759ba17231c5b98ad4aBlock Operator
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