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 1084623 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1084701 epoch_slot_no: 4701 block_no: 1084571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2018-06-01 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x978f2eff90ba6fab2911aea047f7f1e38550a5edce6a370277c5120d45ebd1eeBlock Operator
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