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 1117402 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1117519 epoch_slot_no: 15919 block_no: 1117349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-06-09 14:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48c4daf2d7c9864301c1ac377bd9f082df759eea81448db40f8b9cf33525436aBlock Operator
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