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 1111143 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1111259 epoch_slot_no: 9659 block_no: 1111090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-08 03:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22a8983c504e3ac406c2b7e8beb7f754dbb0fe1cb64a453a1ef505e71d2339e4Block Operator
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