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 1111292 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1111408 epoch_slot_no: 9808 block_no: 1111239 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-06-08 04:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcecb88b8dcdaaa698740f12f836d2d36155bae75392e1f0bc631f045cba6acccBlock Operator
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