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 1082965 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1083043 epoch_slot_no: 3043 block_no: 1082913 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1619 time: 2018-06-01 14:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa80570380503fd25671d9d8adf8ff17a3c56497c37fec5aa5bd3f8b9f54de2feBlock Operator
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