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 1088042 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1088120 epoch_slot_no: 8120 block_no: 1087990 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-06-02 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f2acb2ba7b0b47a33614e23a52dc16cec01a2ef3033cf948747640d672dc0b5Block Operator
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