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 1081173 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1081251 epoch_slot_no: 1251 block_no: 1081121 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2018-06-01 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x691e9e01b2c3cb49b445f1ac93ddb81c5351e7bf7f9b7895744b5cb74992b0f8Block Operator
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