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 1109694 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1109810 epoch_slot_no: 8210 block_no: 1109641 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1715 time: 2018-06-07 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8dec20e14d160a569e673edee1a1e2b3479f6d2461408fa83d0144ed7e9d1d1Block Operator
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