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 1105643 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1105758 epoch_slot_no: 4158 block_no: 1105590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1611 time: 2018-06-06 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfdc3116d6711529c94252b1b38673931ba6ef7edb6bc8e5bb7284d9764b4f6bBlock Operator
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