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 1086451 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1086529 epoch_slot_no: 6529 block_no: 1086399 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2251 time: 2018-06-02 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x354cbea86ffd73c399505aab699a57fe6ec82b186dc22fa6ef5d6821f9df94b7Block Operator
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