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 1114645 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1114761 epoch_slot_no: 13161 block_no: 1114592 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-06-08 22:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04b685a52637262cbf51cc2a5e29f02f0743b44592b41657035a50870d118277Block Operator
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