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 1101252 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1101368 epoch_slot_no: 21368 block_no: 1101200 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-06-05 20:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf9a1f1d3438735755713df6744647dabc4c8da88bcb6a756a41e815081ed8deBlock Operator
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