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 1121620 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1121737 epoch_slot_no: 20137 block_no: 1121567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2084 time: 2018-06-10 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa270b682ea687d4a80fde353d243973e85a7e988f2a8f5e758b3cb96a2418c4fBlock Operator
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