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 1087867 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1087945 epoch_slot_no: 7945 block_no: 1087815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2018-06-02 17:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e293dd956d7aa2bfa22d2ce918e91903d1ae4954399e422e2c4c8d237f899d2Block Operator
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