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 1095563 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1095641 epoch_slot_no: 15641 block_no: 1095511 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2253 time: 2018-06-04 12:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8ac987605db1767aefd8fc5e71b5ab68e85869d5347f2c538dc9d25728b6b5aBlock Operator
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