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 1085320 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1085398 epoch_slot_no: 5398 block_no: 1085268 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-06-02 03:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c429afe4faeb2244712bbf26dd1e6c2f2d580744d8ca0cc8abc2ddaa87482a3Block Operator
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