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 1089725 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1089803 epoch_slot_no: 9803 block_no: 1089673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1020 time: 2018-06-03 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69443c740d87c3659a158f3b160f931f284a841225f6b4cb30cbd95f532f18b0Block Operator
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