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 1081564 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1081642 epoch_slot_no: 1642 block_no: 1081512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-01 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5de3616f9144bfe1c4a739366af59d7999a36aac013cec38c0a5a02b4b785e6Block Operator
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