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 1132506 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1132623 epoch_slot_no: 9423 block_no: 1132452 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-06-13 02:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa44566e69115baf3b0465d0a38b2019fa6cc3d1686a57e891ed05d3898f81277Block Operator
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