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 1084299 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1084377 epoch_slot_no: 4377 block_no: 1084247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-06-01 22:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x008a43981437ca0551b2331e5213baeb4809468c3f28f395aa820f04f0532bc5Block Operator
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