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 1109722 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1109838 epoch_slot_no: 8238 block_no: 1109669 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-06-07 19:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x449879f1899afb6f37889a87c0581c38f25657e62a3e5edad0eb88a73f28dc29Block Operator
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