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 1103065 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1103180 epoch_slot_no: 1580 block_no: 1103012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1566 time: 2018-06-06 06:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeba8774db75cfb3c3421d5b7e364818bde60a4aa6fc2ca50b71be28f12e8098eBlock Operator
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