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 1085354 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1085432 epoch_slot_no: 5432 block_no: 1085302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1430 time: 2018-06-02 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5403fc6da67aa57bddbdfad3b2004c65f5520c0882c08ac3b4952037d2e492c6Block Operator
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