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 1082226 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1082304 epoch_slot_no: 2304 block_no: 1082174 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1283 time: 2018-06-01 10:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73a40fe65df6febe38aafd24212b5ccbe5d61ea550715c3b55c8322fa5e2b715Block Operator
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