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 1120738 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1120855 epoch_slot_no: 19255 block_no: 1120685 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2018-06-10 08:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c3972d953481ee19b9c79bb4d96dd415c2a4d4a37d52d8f678f58b43855ea4bBlock Operator
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