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 1080362 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1080440 epoch_slot_no: 440 block_no: 1080310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1718 time: 2018-06-01 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x583185d27cc2b8256c893d986dbc2f759878f9e93203c3a5a0ee94ffca9eaf7cBlock Operator
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