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 1119348 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1119465 epoch_slot_no: 17865 block_no: 1119295 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2261 time: 2018-06-10 00:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ff81b5ac3628491a3ec26ce42c3239246cd0013e135e0bf26eede2afa67144dBlock Operator
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