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 1101671 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1101786 epoch_slot_no: 186 block_no: 1101618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2943 time: 2018-06-05 22:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7243485545545635e583de7c2bc5dbc933ccb7bfd4d6a0a58d30fd9660cfe62Block Operator
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