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 1104543 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1104658 epoch_slot_no: 3058 block_no: 1104490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1447 time: 2018-06-06 14:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ac6f09254c5898854aba34335a52ead0ca8feddf354c134e3d604817f8b25eeBlock Operator
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