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 1081142 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1081220 epoch_slot_no: 1220 block_no: 1081090 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1877 time: 2018-06-01 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdeff55b7597aca89ddfe10aa010e935c4d5f5a2d71f1f84d06eb91f37c2597e8Block Operator
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