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 1089396 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1089474 epoch_slot_no: 9474 block_no: 1089344 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-03 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe88a70183c9c599f7b39d72ced796e385df1fa4f9245a2068e7b2905375cc1e7Block Operator
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