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 1096038 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1096116 epoch_slot_no: 16116 block_no: 1095986 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 984 time: 2018-06-04 15:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50b5e74dce0aef46124b373e00a135f2a3f7162363603847451129ba8a340dfaBlock Operator
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