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 1120454 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1120571 epoch_slot_no: 18971 block_no: 1120401 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2081 time: 2018-06-10 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x665bf2e9327072eda9466b58f44596b35fc4bcbec7062882a04bdde6ecd9b130Block Operator
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