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 1080816 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1080894 epoch_slot_no: 894 block_no: 1080764 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-06-01 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc91a2bc55d4758054542261d1cbd33cef11f858b5992f10f4b11eb96b4d46042Block Operator
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