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 1106904 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1107020 epoch_slot_no: 5420 block_no: 1106851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1842 time: 2018-06-07 03:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b4768d14a21ed53defe88a5e333968b7c4f08184e80bd03bcadf40693264d3eBlock Operator
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