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 1087340 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1087418 epoch_slot_no: 7418 block_no: 1087288 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-06-02 14:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x330b48788a7a9ab30c5c4f2b0ca9dadbc2b0390bf2eaf6ac88f098a403b00a39Block Operator
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