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 1132394 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1132511 epoch_slot_no: 9311 block_no: 1132340 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1926 time: 2018-06-13 01:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa704ccd6e702c65b67f83b98db4ac8437e6998b11e2fc159f32f99b271d65f7fBlock Operator
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