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 1087730 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1087808 epoch_slot_no: 7808 block_no: 1087678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 984 time: 2018-06-02 17:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fd02f6970fe108ebe6a732c62e1d084cbc20dbab372a1e36405c6ebbfabf597Block Operator
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