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 1104971 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1105086 epoch_slot_no: 3486 block_no: 1104918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1375 time: 2018-06-06 17:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc16ee70c6839d86c04ceeef832b1610c250930bb7600a6b99cc7e3adb8dc8048Block Operator
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