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 1089166 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1089244 epoch_slot_no: 9244 block_no: 1089114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2472 time: 2018-06-03 01:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf39279f5074abda6a19d367999ac6a46c7e03bcf7d22abdf2df97fe5aac9bcdaBlock Operator
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