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 1117552 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1117669 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 1117499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1864 time: 2018-06-09 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61d219f6b05db3fee3f230bd3c4db896f01f1d19f39f1fb0c0001337116f2ce6Block Operator
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