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 1133630 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1133747 epoch_slot_no: 10547 block_no: 1133576 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2018-06-13 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x648d53a99b8e58d5b7a347a8bd88c96614d1e75f6f1424a63046e5548f8132ceBlock Operator
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