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 1113981 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1114097 epoch_slot_no: 12497 block_no: 1113928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1116 time: 2018-06-08 19:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc1b9defeceb795a7399cf3ff1c31c779e0a44f4508e35ae09830aa9814cd9acBlock Operator
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