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 1091627 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1091705 epoch_slot_no: 11705 block_no: 1091575 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-03 14:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d0d7b58e643af0d19d9f0a6aae398978cb815a5f958b8fbc07732bc525781f8Block Operator
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