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 1113523 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1113639 epoch_slot_no: 12039 block_no: 1113470 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-06-08 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f19e20c231d9d2d0a82698a38990f52e2083479bda82211788a08359770b5f0Block Operator
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