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 1095881 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1095959 epoch_slot_no: 15959 block_no: 1095829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-06-04 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8f3368f190aeb3fc5cb75099abebcb0c7539f186cfc925f9960ed0039b857e3Block Operator
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