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 1103169 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1103284 epoch_slot_no: 1684 block_no: 1103116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1572 time: 2018-06-06 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x641630178f25d77db06016aa0596dfadbe32612ff1909b39544d97c325b09e8aBlock Operator
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