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 1093793 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1093871 epoch_slot_no: 13871 block_no: 1093741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-06-04 02:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bfe977dd90129bc08b8c04b025e34299a6bc46780aced39d4c90ef99a847e2fBlock Operator
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