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 1092273 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1092351 epoch_slot_no: 12351 block_no: 1092221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-06-03 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f4405badff439d13ec8d69e4419e03f85d2e2ec6fe49c5264b4a7e14ad2e263Block Operator
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