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 1095270 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1095348 epoch_slot_no: 15348 block_no: 1095218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2018-06-04 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd64b9cad466d25b808a4a8fdc2ec466cf98ce3e396e1307b7097e76459d855abBlock Operator
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