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 1086793 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1086871 epoch_slot_no: 6871 block_no: 1086741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2062 time: 2018-06-02 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5884cb30dd32be0b53099a9f9e1099c35d7381811ea90a2280c5a53dcc6f7dd8Block Operator
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