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 1111257 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1111373 epoch_slot_no: 9773 block_no: 1111204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1559 time: 2018-06-08 04:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49dc9d4a31aeac5d3b6b4906dfdce510fef251a8f6dcd067ba0293b2a909cb63Block Operator
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