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 1108530 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1108646 epoch_slot_no: 7046 block_no: 1108477 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3369 time: 2018-06-07 12:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99d7ce189220917d9bd6ae7b3d684f091800ae16a641075ccb01aa9be7563ee0Block Operator
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