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 1081424 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1081502 epoch_slot_no: 1502 block_no: 1081372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-01 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4f645868caca5a6f0a96b1ff53bc4df08b35e5f3a5dd191bc26327612912c30Block Operator
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