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 1107946 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1108062 epoch_slot_no: 6462 block_no: 1107893 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3345 time: 2018-06-07 09:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb17a6fa9d76a478cf45b1a959b89e3b99e7856a05c872a26564766cf2deef03aBlock Operator
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