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 1134468 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1134585 epoch_slot_no: 11385 block_no: 1134414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1604 time: 2018-06-13 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd472e3fe19905a997e7a12d63e39f879778a4132b5b6571b8d1026ccf3998800Block Operator
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