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 1084909 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1084987 epoch_slot_no: 4987 block_no: 1084857 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-06-02 01:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6435be67d4f01f028579ef55520a3e19949be84d79a594f17dc87e86501bb2aaBlock Operator
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