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 1087094 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1087172 epoch_slot_no: 7172 block_no: 1087042 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-06-02 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49957a5374740865b98f0d920a50163e5ae53f2f755594fba05eb50c9c27491eBlock Operator
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