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 1087478 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1087556 epoch_slot_no: 7556 block_no: 1087426 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1774 time: 2018-06-02 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x359bc595d54d09bfa35f2424120737d6ab877132a5efcb30d4f743eb3b239850Block Operator
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