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 1093624 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1093702 epoch_slot_no: 13702 block_no: 1093572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-06-04 01:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x983fe43937688bb773af9a5aeaecdf5cdd2dd5a7d206704e9ea7b7fb3c74cbcfBlock Operator
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