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 1094615 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1094693 epoch_slot_no: 14693 block_no: 1094563 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2018-06-04 07:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c6396361bbb1c52726c2ee4771c5a9980612ee55c764ed8bb892d5f0e20fb39Block Operator
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