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 1132729 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1132846 epoch_slot_no: 9646 block_no: 1132675 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1019 time: 2018-06-13 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5165ed655eade6d24a3a8504f6cc1e6f4153e4af555ec4c48fa209789cacf472Block Operator
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