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 1080970 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1081048 epoch_slot_no: 1048 block_no: 1080918 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-06-01 03:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3be9d29b076cb4892137622c2987b3e68c760061bcec1ebd28ed70e905da4a4Block Operator
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