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 1122363 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1122480 epoch_slot_no: 20880 block_no: 1122310 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1977 time: 2018-06-10 17:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01e96c6a8877f95be53283402ff6122dc5a2081d4f41d0e90a1dfa9e559f1404Block Operator
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