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 1100512 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1100628 epoch_slot_no: 20628 block_no: 1100460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3178 time: 2018-06-05 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4bb8205bacaee181bc23f70a08dc3871ba9091443fe2f100fe4bcd57be54daeBlock Operator
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