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 1101325 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1101441 epoch_slot_no: 21441 block_no: 1101273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1461 time: 2018-06-05 20:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae2f3ac9b40d821ce37b9190133ab77251b76c4b750cda89f7b2f1782674d72bBlock Operator
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