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 1104661 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1104776 epoch_slot_no: 3176 block_no: 1104608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1565 time: 2018-06-06 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3645e7e94e977d453ecda3dd36bcb28685a50b6eee7b7c57de60d4704f8e8a06Block Operator
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