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 1108642 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1108758 epoch_slot_no: 7158 block_no: 1108589 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-07 13:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1990ecdc589882c360c81c4783e2e13b9ccaa03b67b7858ed952bfb1f30f4f68Block Operator
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