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 1112347 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1112463 epoch_slot_no: 10863 block_no: 1112294 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-08 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b9ea90e542f823ef3ee5b1ac2514cc8f7d5efe7f1108c271d2afc14d32242a8Block Operator
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