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 1108438 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1108554 epoch_slot_no: 6954 block_no: 1108385 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1434 time: 2018-06-07 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdeec6a6ee53e3622fdee4754dd63e31b09e2c940d0ad2d09f41aa304dedcff4fBlock Operator
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