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 1123168 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1123284 epoch_slot_no: 84 block_no: 1123114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1110 time: 2018-06-10 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69ead79144b9877bc1e7d4b9ff473adbe03d31cfbf9769a6ff37b368bcc8c6d3Block Operator
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