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 1109938 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1110054 epoch_slot_no: 8454 block_no: 1109885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-06-07 20:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5240c07ecddc2db5f740f5954daa40794f55a556ffcc51e01fc8b900930d4fcbBlock Operator
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