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 1108451 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1108567 epoch_slot_no: 6967 block_no: 1108398 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-06-07 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ecbdab9e2d87cb34f93107d4437188461a227253a6cb76865f0935ad6c210b2Block Operator
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