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 1089721 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1089799 epoch_slot_no: 9799 block_no: 1089669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-03 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b3fff465797a9c4d4cef5c12fc8c24bf9ee2bf4fdde24517a6e50d248acd13dBlock Operator
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