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 1091632 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1091710 epoch_slot_no: 11710 block_no: 1091580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1612 time: 2018-06-03 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3dfe9bde08c00f6c278f217cd86b6fd9b9c0d965d1d46e11be9f54d8cd190a07Block Operator
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