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 1085762 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1085840 epoch_slot_no: 5840 block_no: 1085710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1861 time: 2018-06-02 06:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cab69f181e6f696c5616e9a09c3bad27d5a29c1ba75c306c4b02ddaf5181af3Block Operator
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