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 1102461 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1102576 epoch_slot_no: 976 block_no: 1102408 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-06-06 03:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x587316e5c06c200534f22f00621a5df95aca402987f0709c9bf32d9387d01bb9Block Operator
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