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 1117678 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1117795 epoch_slot_no: 16195 block_no: 1117625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1782 time: 2018-06-09 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x720a9cfe375c447db4d7dddb96c73d9037b0a04b05dc9855c0db4174600d5399Block Operator
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