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 1081442 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1081520 epoch_slot_no: 1520 block_no: 1081390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1481 time: 2018-06-01 06:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0abfd1fd8d260a9ba4fb9a327fec9249f32456d017e8bece344a34f8295c390eBlock Operator
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