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 1082667 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1082745 epoch_slot_no: 2745 block_no: 1082615 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-01 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4ad6289690286abf70523ff9c009aec1b18900db7cab971e2144bc2471ad01aBlock Operator
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