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 1105511 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1105626 epoch_slot_no: 4026 block_no: 1105458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1565 time: 2018-06-06 20:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87971894c717497872e08a19bdf5e1bd8c291b918a8cfa3e40d4c09873029c1dBlock Operator
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