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 1111247 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1111363 epoch_slot_no: 9763 block_no: 1111194 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2447 time: 2018-06-08 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54edbe6428b956ff9b49df9b1ebfa2d654233384b088ceee2fa8027529d77ec6Block Operator
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