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 1123008 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1123125 epoch_slot_no: 21525 block_no: 1122955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1465 time: 2018-06-10 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0c44ef925282a9eb8e293290f0d5957d653abc57048e9a43f1e3cb311a20f1eBlock Operator
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