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 1082416 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1082494 epoch_slot_no: 2494 block_no: 1082364 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 943 time: 2018-06-01 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f4d86eee7febadbe1d5aa39b82d7dcc6187382375580baebc0ace3610d20a03Block Operator
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