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 1091312 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1091390 epoch_slot_no: 11390 block_no: 1091260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3191 time: 2018-06-03 13:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c51f9f6c2dddc800369a9f6fa20005096bbca9fa1bf8e9a8238258ad861ef5dBlock Operator
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