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 1108514 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1108630 epoch_slot_no: 7030 block_no: 1108461 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2494 time: 2018-06-07 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f252b3b52b41937ef797353a56f09cf6dab2cc1268de26e6e0a91ac8e2269e9Block Operator
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