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 1108789 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1108905 epoch_slot_no: 7305 block_no: 1108736 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-06-07 14:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c0601c7b5df6b3c3037b4711a36bb3caee6e4b7f960b74abd5f6bf6835ae1b9Block Operator
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