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 1111502 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1111618 epoch_slot_no: 10018 block_no: 1111449 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-08 05:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f13647d14073501a3881d935c62e97eb895c0cb60a8dc6783fbe170a7c07c7dBlock Operator
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