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 1101373 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1101489 epoch_slot_no: 21489 block_no: 1101321 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-05 21:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84f822e468ba4374b2735f12ca1daf736741dcd25e59cc15a36900ca2ff19b39Block Operator
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