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 1080313 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1080391 epoch_slot_no: 391 block_no: 1080261 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-31 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x005a9d3af8cfa4ac02b47bc8d1d1ce35c63026e8fdd256080f5da4e68ab01deaBlock Operator
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