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 1112392 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1112508 epoch_slot_no: 10908 block_no: 1112339 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-08 10:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86213fbe26ab2e22a9587f6efbb450619f6f143c01c556e034487fdc99555cbbBlock Operator
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