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 1090295 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1090373 epoch_slot_no: 10373 block_no: 1090243 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3910 time: 2018-06-03 07:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd1d50b8e0abcaa772cba9d55cbe7192bb60b1d2e3c69e5094f7462a3e12cb88Block Operator
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