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 1132610 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1132727 epoch_slot_no: 9527 block_no: 1132556 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-06-13 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad9edd4d599f031a87f2c5b9323cbf3c8ad33ba285a4be3fa3679202457e506cBlock Operator
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