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 1082752 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1082830 epoch_slot_no: 2830 block_no: 1082700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-06-01 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x550d38a945233bd9c1f8f814a3f4e945d760991de9179132a61a4ca0f2dfaa48Block Operator
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