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 1086727 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1086805 epoch_slot_no: 6805 block_no: 1086675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-02 11:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e0bd5538ce9c7362e4c35f314971938a6674cdea02b1f01cba701432b864f1cBlock Operator
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