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 1123341 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1123457 epoch_slot_no: 257 block_no: 1123287 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2018-06-10 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfc3ff147c5d40a2613b113c5805113e3ff746e9665dd008b62906e9e4c1c490Block Operator
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