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 1109827 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1109943 epoch_slot_no: 8343 block_no: 1109774 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-06-07 20:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc872a802496995ade00654132c9c7c3eff521026692b0e591a767c9f1d0373f1Block Operator
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