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 1120422 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1120539 epoch_slot_no: 18939 block_no: 1120369 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-10 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x102d9797342498c40756769adf2707e0324482245021884b9026f14b5b806cc1Block Operator
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