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 1107309 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1107425 epoch_slot_no: 5825 block_no: 1107256 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2247 time: 2018-06-07 06:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb254a151edae11c1c4e6bb295e3d8de4b51e94250167ae8691a71f627bdbc97dBlock Operator
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