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 1113386 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1113502 epoch_slot_no: 11902 block_no: 1113333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1473 time: 2018-06-08 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x877023f4e0b57c1d76c8203e232ebbd2d0c5e1548f0bb07108d57c0637b82bdbBlock Operator
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