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 1080967 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1081045 epoch_slot_no: 1045 block_no: 1080915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1558 time: 2018-06-01 03:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf69ac67b5fa580d41b7d094f04788da1506c9e6188e3e5e987654ff7646a52bBlock Operator
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