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 1090332 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1090410 epoch_slot_no: 10410 block_no: 1090280 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3797 time: 2018-06-03 07:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40d1ea463568bf0dbfc6b7c9303f9af3efc3709782218e0dd9cc2087bef7bbc3Block Operator
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