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 109590 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 109612 epoch_slot_no: 1612 block_no: 109583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 914 time: 2017-10-19 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23525301c4c31c2bb747f68f5d69448594fc9207d1977cff1accc73bbb5bdd0cBlock Operator
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