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 1106186 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1106301 epoch_slot_no: 4701 block_no: 1106133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3407 time: 2018-06-06 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85e04a014c0c1b6a821c8f491b8832530c1b60632c8d130370e8fc40f2daf93fBlock Operator
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