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 1116338 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1116455 epoch_slot_no: 14855 block_no: 1116285 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-06-09 08:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89d6b0a7c9e0fd7d80cd5b89e6d6ddb4311d772e5d6184740a88a1289f649161Block Operator
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