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 1083685 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1083763 epoch_slot_no: 3763 block_no: 1083633 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1111 time: 2018-06-01 18:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x945efd7146b58c4f679f188d485df4341bbac36bdd8cb6aab34ac1e91ed06ab2Block Operator
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