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 1092173 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1092251 epoch_slot_no: 12251 block_no: 1092121 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1723 time: 2018-06-03 17:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f756634b5ce2271af5aded66ddf8354f4a44a22ef383bf3b2317c39e1161e2fBlock Operator
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