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 1095673 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1095751 epoch_slot_no: 15751 block_no: 1095621 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1680 time: 2018-06-04 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8244862b3ad0c42aec1f45b1a9f01f6fbe9df4faa12d83df3c7e8d6bcd985bb1Block Operator
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