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 1118875 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1118992 epoch_slot_no: 17392 block_no: 1118822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-06-09 22:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x776a3420e0e9bf1b49a6a6c6ae2ede7f9fb131e87721a660964de38668a41757Block Operator
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