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 1088746 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1088824 epoch_slot_no: 8824 block_no: 1088694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-06-02 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x200fb7a80262ecc7e1c579f839e6ee5e7b2a7fc25e4430932dd393903690b6ecBlock Operator
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