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 1081498 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1081576 epoch_slot_no: 1576 block_no: 1081446 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-01 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fba057ef6a0e49106f00df5b2ac78bafb6ae22fc8ea88626c6dab53e55ceb2fBlock Operator
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