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 1088161 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1088239 epoch_slot_no: 8239 block_no: 1088109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2436 time: 2018-06-02 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdd102da26f6b0fb2fd438df781c917e75e4867ff4ac0d70de1f496877bbc007Block Operator
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