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 1103182 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1103297 epoch_slot_no: 1697 block_no: 1103129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2018-06-06 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x410f549d43f2ccc4d28439529671dfce28e6cf093aaa213630c39117da3b54abBlock Operator
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