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 1086418 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1086496 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 1086366 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-06-02 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dd87d2096b0d9db9fcff3a873f2dfa59f4f9e1613b464c3c14bf6c61cbe7ce1Block Operator
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