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 1132520 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1132637 epoch_slot_no: 9437 block_no: 1132466 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2018-06-13 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e569042ecc5a2b6763717f374b447d83ea0ed9d4238dcbae54c2989e389bc44Block Operator
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