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 1111076 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1111192 epoch_slot_no: 9592 block_no: 1111023 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1385 time: 2018-06-08 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c4ac2cc52a2056afac6760a80708f6685334d110852fd96eb0d95a437bc9faaBlock Operator
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