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 1105517 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1105632 epoch_slot_no: 4032 block_no: 1105464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-06 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39b6ebd366a6a957fb943456a77c9f5dff568382bc7a4be4625621d0e84fb4deBlock Operator
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