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 1080820 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1080898 epoch_slot_no: 898 block_no: 1080768 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2110 time: 2018-06-01 02:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x773be12d6a7becb09aa2bcd9390eb187827f6256323e595ea8dc2ba5d37a5e0fBlock Operator
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