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 1091294 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1091372 epoch_slot_no: 11372 block_no: 1091242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2265 time: 2018-06-03 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c7f46f9e4a1d9942cabe2b740a2042b8c6ab4ac051d106f62bcc395b8568dc6Block Operator
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