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 1104671 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1104786 epoch_slot_no: 3186 block_no: 1104618 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2108 time: 2018-06-06 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x278f3774c89fc2616b3c101b0908e8c00a82e78f696ebafc42afc79538491dceBlock Operator
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