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 1082227 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1082305 epoch_slot_no: 2305 block_no: 1082175 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1565 time: 2018-06-01 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee502f3f00f59521b1d536d440d68b4220b2279b8e04cb31212103222f2e7fa4Block Operator
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