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 1081953 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1082031 epoch_slot_no: 2031 block_no: 1081901 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2093 time: 2018-06-01 09:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1db517c213121241d8089aec1a638845a3e816e75f6789472d94b6af74c2d7a6Block Operator
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