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 1087786 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1087864 epoch_slot_no: 7864 block_no: 1087734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2018-06-02 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd52db231ed81f0a7415d8d526a66ead7a542777566af3c6241dc2fb88a5e14baBlock Operator
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