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 1085746 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1085824 epoch_slot_no: 5824 block_no: 1085694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-06-02 06:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53466f41882120637324f8ada6ed7410dd4610cab815999dfa9e658595bb1d1dBlock Operator
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