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 1111545 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1111661 epoch_slot_no: 10061 block_no: 1111492 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2018-06-08 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd32450bfc9043682ce746c196f9c29efa22c48bb6b3a159944c71ce5f5b33372Block Operator
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