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 1085658 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1085736 epoch_slot_no: 5736 block_no: 1085606 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1343 time: 2018-06-02 05:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08ba5e615a01b5761e3fe3ed9472a7d9a4d58d10247ecaff5bae0529d3c392b3Block Operator
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