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 1116174 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1116291 epoch_slot_no: 14691 block_no: 1116121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1886 time: 2018-06-09 07:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84167f9a6a7c15b1080362435d3187e2a66f42680b81b0e903f5de6dd11a1ad1Block Operator
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