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 1086828 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1086906 epoch_slot_no: 6906 block_no: 1086776 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2018-06-02 12:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aee6afd2806609a753776c9fc526e55b49e4b517692986584d2cd34cbfc9cb4Block Operator
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