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 1093428 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1093506 epoch_slot_no: 13506 block_no: 1093376 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1260 time: 2018-06-04 00:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97820fe71fef58e68ce87698a47b00941cca4e6a7330fd9555aa21247b6c25a8Block Operator
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