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 1081964 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1082042 epoch_slot_no: 2042 block_no: 1081912 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2018-06-01 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x822b0bbf80f4f685b994e5d778101d2d89d40990dc80232e7e5d2b663991c39bBlock Operator
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