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 1082569 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1082647 epoch_slot_no: 2647 block_no: 1082517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4066 time: 2018-06-01 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04bdbb9f4d418d752533f1f3585ca3a5dea03c717dd0c075a4074e183929436dBlock Operator
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