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 1086214 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1086292 epoch_slot_no: 6292 block_no: 1086162 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-06-02 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38e0f4f5e68e3774d5ba22f2ed3f423cfe1e5a5c7c6b958b42ab261f74c246b7Block Operator
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