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 1101400 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1101516 epoch_slot_no: 21516 block_no: 1101348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-05 21:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e7f9a94c5ae701b80d46f57c7e6a1c805fb29865e3f4a2384da25cc22bdfdf4Block Operator
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