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 1086620 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1086698 epoch_slot_no: 6698 block_no: 1086568 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1711 time: 2018-06-02 10:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xacae0228706c69e1225f9345b6894e2948c7e456bed55de1ac44c92b509a332cBlock Operator
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