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 1090214 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1090292 epoch_slot_no: 10292 block_no: 1090162 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-06-03 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1696d584cb93a504aadd212371e34cd7537a2a073c8b5713d7c9896f309b3f2dBlock Operator
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