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 1110842 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1110958 epoch_slot_no: 9358 block_no: 1110789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-08 01:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72b87d733dfeeb9810d3f0f7e653ebd6d2afd7da1bd6fa6261aa5e98ab7895b3Block Operator
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