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 1120397 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1120514 epoch_slot_no: 18914 block_no: 1120344 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-10 06:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc353fe2c5c9853f52efd8ace88347fccb7567ad18f7c432efb7c07f5b777b2bfBlock Operator
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