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 1080373 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1080451 epoch_slot_no: 451 block_no: 1080321 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-01 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fec9d56bd773dc5d7fc14dd2f56654b3f87e6e4e83b1cc7886bd246ab67d195Block Operator
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