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 1101509 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1101624 epoch_slot_no: 24 block_no: 1101456 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2018-06-05 21:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa402586d8fedb5de58ea60dc8717e7ca8a25cd72cb84093057e0e52a8abe0468Block Operator
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