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 1103740 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1103855 epoch_slot_no: 2255 block_no: 1103687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2018-06-06 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dd06d68d6f83fb3b68391b0ecb303a7700e2e5b6cdbf4cdf01c46c4803e39f2Block Operator
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