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 1105970 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1106085 epoch_slot_no: 4485 block_no: 1105917 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-06-06 22:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x759f2525617968dd1896a9e62fc544a33b8ae2333bff2df46b92ac16632ac9aaBlock Operator
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