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 1081727 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1081805 epoch_slot_no: 1805 block_no: 1081675 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-06-01 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x660b83d4bc7c999579cd8e363a6b158bb696495372b877b44f037c6df875409aBlock Operator
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