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 1095743 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1095821 epoch_slot_no: 15821 block_no: 1095691 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-06-04 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6926ed0d8edec7bf5510f5f09a14174eff59522968b84f537969893b81b37cbBlock Operator
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