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 1103942 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1104057 epoch_slot_no: 2457 block_no: 1103889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-06 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8533986d8362cfaeecd57d239d1cd24a89a74c29e9a24a845dff9ad4b5ff1f32Block Operator
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