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 1133314 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1133431 epoch_slot_no: 10231 block_no: 1133260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1459 time: 2018-06-13 06:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01b49a1b7a2a007af1f290be7d3ec746bf63a6173bf4805d20e313b592c0182bBlock Operator
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