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 1102488 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1102603 epoch_slot_no: 1003 block_no: 1102435 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-06 03:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4981e3a2383644c5042c175d730ca1b6b7da0a1738fd2a58caffdaf2c91e617bBlock Operator
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