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 1089145 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1089223 epoch_slot_no: 9223 block_no: 1089093 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-03 00:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8dee5b70a429e5d8783b89be1b6fa70b5c711bf3e0c81f3273a0e091844bc90Block Operator
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