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 1132555 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1132672 epoch_slot_no: 9472 block_no: 1132501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1198 time: 2018-06-13 02:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x844f5fa3da24c96f22e4f4a4b8416b19d6d0fe792a14ba6d93c98f6179866549Block Operator
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