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 1100965 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1101081 epoch_slot_no: 21081 block_no: 1100913 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2825 time: 2018-06-05 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x174587a285ecbf808896b3d0d43dd235f4217909e8ae1e6e01f6e0f9a6d8549bBlock Operator
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