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 1103377 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1103492 epoch_slot_no: 1892 block_no: 1103324 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1206 time: 2018-06-06 08:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a87f8c8f85cb09575f92165afb334fed83eb0cdfc2f79661a344a62474f68c8Block Operator
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