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 1096030 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1096108 epoch_slot_no: 16108 block_no: 1095978 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2018-06-04 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3513f222f87ba190e73a1054ad33e39d4e3c4122ae04f472b8dbbb10f1b7d98aBlock Operator
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