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 1085386 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1085464 epoch_slot_no: 5464 block_no: 1085334 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-06-02 04:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69eca2365e5aeeaca72503c46f1c471cca78c712b2daab75fbf1f4301647aecdBlock Operator
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