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 1083767 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1083845 epoch_slot_no: 3845 block_no: 1083715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2828 time: 2018-06-01 19:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb42f3520114f083f49234fe117150de8fa4fc4de0fa99b413665f1c9025cf6f1Block Operator
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