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 1103508 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1103623 epoch_slot_no: 2023 block_no: 1103455 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2018-06-06 08:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf81393cfab3c8c7e8c7c73054a50d00f0a0cbff4b71ae206f0b153bbe26d039Block Operator
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