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 1090696 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1090774 epoch_slot_no: 10774 block_no: 1090644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2111 time: 2018-06-03 09:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f5f37cb5851f0b275db83c1a069309622f4f59d2902b8738e59fa8b54fa3723Block Operator
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