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 1083961 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1084039 epoch_slot_no: 4039 block_no: 1083909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1737 time: 2018-06-01 20:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x850fe5f7929152e0566c7d1def42afb98c1cf3f59a7d7fe55b51ab91f1ad67b5Block Operator
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