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 1086760 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1086838 epoch_slot_no: 6838 block_no: 1086708 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1713 time: 2018-06-02 11:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4339896491edd7b17d81bea16d1036e6a159f47e2f070c3cea412392c2e02931Block Operator
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