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 1116300 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1116417 epoch_slot_no: 14817 block_no: 1116247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-06-09 08:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28fc7c4562f686bff51aa133ea2402fa105b5fcc10f6d7ebba4d5529327c1dceBlock Operator
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