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 119812 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 119836 epoch_slot_no: 11836 block_no: 119805 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 911 time: 2017-10-21 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657e1e74b04a27842a882ffacb23d7c33283ebb221fdb3a75af0adc20fec6263Block Operator
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