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 1132346 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1132463 epoch_slot_no: 9263 block_no: 1132292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-13 01:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeeccce869b4f3e63e007c319e2f2bc298886e32a7037d73ba35f8cfd37b3a724Block Operator
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