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 1084471 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1084549 epoch_slot_no: 4549 block_no: 1084419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-06-01 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcc3f92d8757193c27e7f914e40ee3df41a2ba94c08572923d50a720966599c8Block Operator
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