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 1134620 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1134737 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 1134566 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1917 time: 2018-06-13 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x228f2f4abbe61cf81fb2480db1b3885865a62d91f34ed9ccd47b83197d30a22cBlock Operator
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