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 1085403 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1085481 epoch_slot_no: 5481 block_no: 1085351 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1166 time: 2018-06-02 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69a697b22c8d91e7fcfccf56a91aac373260185f7fe6f83cc63562535e2c5c85Block Operator
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