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 1111037 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1111153 epoch_slot_no: 9553 block_no: 1110984 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-08 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb866cd7534bebe9dbe35ee3d399f0d76b5a1478249943a659f239e05e13de9ceBlock Operator
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