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 1085452 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1085530 epoch_slot_no: 5530 block_no: 1085400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-06-02 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc99b75bdb7d959efeefa93b1e66a4ebaa3d0bd4d9afe1a8bb2d62a7027d4d60Block Operator
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