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 1080006 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1080084 epoch_slot_no: 84 block_no: 1079954 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1650 time: 2018-05-31 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x180202ff2ec3f80a5d535044dd2f5985d6acdb3c8086cb824020bbb853a88b01Block Operator
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