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 1107399 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1107515 epoch_slot_no: 5915 block_no: 1107346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2018-06-07 06:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea1fc2dac11209087bcf9b0baae9efbccc92b10df70e47a0fd57f2c46b8b247dBlock Operator
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