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 1101306 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1101422 epoch_slot_no: 21422 block_no: 1101254 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2846 time: 2018-06-05 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa66d3e330c21725f67a542e82b187aab36a1d97b2a5bf9df5f29f58ac3f6872fBlock Operator
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