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 1081157 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1081235 epoch_slot_no: 1235 block_no: 1081105 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1749 time: 2018-06-01 04:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84ad0f7a212b4730124caeca9dbe21e9796b87303542238fe47b92df145d8940Block Operator
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