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 1122543 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1122660 epoch_slot_no: 21060 block_no: 1122490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2018-06-10 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa394ba4a273b2bd5054a3ab133c5d8e20796765322ff88546226f8c385cf7cb0Block Operator
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