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 1081466 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1081544 epoch_slot_no: 1544 block_no: 1081414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1749 time: 2018-06-01 06:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x437def6b08ab6229439d0c39f9ae93c8d245b850e2e53f85f4fda513ecc5d06cBlock Operator
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