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 1102560 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1102675 epoch_slot_no: 1075 block_no: 1102507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1128 time: 2018-06-06 03:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x656de8d48d1d15e7d2f753a8acdc0157a7b9dc67ae799b5a0101cd45306af0ddBlock Operator
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