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 1100172 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1100288 epoch_slot_no: 20288 block_no: 1100120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1377 time: 2018-06-05 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1ca073e010ed2fda8e424eef08e1c79fe9bb81db30d22ac1a7c1d9a96a68a9dBlock Operator
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