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 1093921 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1093999 epoch_slot_no: 13999 block_no: 1093869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2018-06-04 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf63ab797055567896a4581ae9bd044c8e523b8a5d1ea3db643a3f5a0a6aa3f55Block Operator
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