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 1106802 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1106918 epoch_slot_no: 5318 block_no: 1106749 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-06-07 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e6a522465c497569ee2698492896b84201c6ed16c616f609259c1ccb5a2c4acBlock Operator
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