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 1102978 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1103093 epoch_slot_no: 1493 block_no: 1102925 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1562 time: 2018-06-06 06:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d06806d6b5feafa3128ea40594e0c0edd4f0fd1791cfce8f0189c7035b0db3bBlock Operator
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