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 1108554 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1108670 epoch_slot_no: 7070 block_no: 1108501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3514 time: 2018-06-07 13:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x625d0469dab32270511cd2bd20c999f28308b9cc1eac2f1a1cb8f1baa54c4d3fBlock Operator
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