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 1090278 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1090356 epoch_slot_no: 10356 block_no: 1090226 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2018-06-03 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5fdcc41a2bf954d7ddf1d6d487ce93f79b3c3ed86a51dcd1a3c0f827d7e8bd7Block Operator
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