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 1118891 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1119008 epoch_slot_no: 17408 block_no: 1118838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-06-09 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x684d783b098cfbf359e9b767f617a61e5e323e713b488f8640d1d4d1e71f8decBlock Operator
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