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 1117042 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1117159 epoch_slot_no: 15559 block_no: 1116989 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2018-06-09 12:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcda7e493fa2b06cef212c95b366dd0172c93c6326ae5f80d7f2fdaff49fbf4ddBlock Operator
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