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 1090487 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1090565 epoch_slot_no: 10565 block_no: 1090435 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1205 time: 2018-06-03 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4944e62f517b0f289178c514534ea567c3d7dbed0e09d94512024b437c689db2Block Operator
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