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 1088791 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1088869 epoch_slot_no: 8869 block_no: 1088739 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2280 time: 2018-06-02 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda8477ca37b96bd52755b05385be8f107f3baa09a22cd0a0803d632ca40349b4Block Operator
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