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 1082581 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1082659 epoch_slot_no: 2659 block_no: 1082529 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1115 time: 2018-06-01 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf182b8aec6b51fb14acf5b1d904d16275f529f350888b451e511b65d29e6fc56Block Operator
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