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 1090913 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1090991 epoch_slot_no: 10991 block_no: 1090861 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-03 10:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23250bf78a2de54d1f812338a513c2c376510244ce4ce2ed644ab1d90ff836bcBlock Operator
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