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 1096035 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1096113 epoch_slot_no: 16113 block_no: 1095983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-06-04 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40ed928a00b8c2eb6b821d1dd16a33c5eaf802575a36a731d64a169d3a8579f6Block Operator
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