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 1086571 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1086649 epoch_slot_no: 6649 block_no: 1086519 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2313 time: 2018-06-02 10:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c174df64b57e0bbefe9afcd2348dc39b2678f368ade4bcdfe5bd58291883e9dBlock Operator
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