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 1086543 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1086621 epoch_slot_no: 6621 block_no: 1086491 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3973 time: 2018-06-02 10:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccf370ef02622b76f90a3d8d882aec6cb54a2f468ab8041bd4fbc2a77b99032dBlock Operator
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